Chester R. Smith, 90, of LaPorte, IN, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018.
Chester was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Benton County, IN, to Dean Alvin and Myrtle R. (Chaffin) Smith.
In Montmorenci, IN, Chester married Norma Joann Lemming, who preceded him in death on March 1, 2017.
Chester retired in 1980 from Millburn Peat Company as a Field Supervisor after 15 years. He served his country in the United States Army.
Chester is survived by two daughters, Terri (David) Ahlberg of Valparaiso, IN, and Tammy (Jim) Wilkinson of Rolling Prairie, IN; a son, Kevin D. (Debbie) Smith of LaPorte; eight grandchildren, Lane Ahlberg, Lisa Rigg, Joe Smith, Monica Maike, Erica Hauschild, Travis Hauschild, Brian Wilkinson, and Rochele Wilkinson; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two sisters, Mary Cox of Lebanon, IN, and Lillian Mae Eller of El Paso, TX; and a brother, Bob Smith of West Lafayette, IN.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a daughter, Cindy Hauschild; two brothers, Charles E. Smith and Elmer Smith; a sister, Leota Kuckartz; and two half-brothers, Keith Brummett and Kenneth Brunnett.
A private service will take place. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
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