Chester, Peter-February 4, 2012
Peter Chester, age 88, of Whitewater, Wisconsin passed away on Saturday, February 04, 2012 at his home.
Peter was born in Watford, England on October 6, 1923, the son of Arthur and Aimee (Gorton) Chester. In 1941, he enlisted in the British Army. He was a member of an artillery unit active in Europe during WWII. After his discharge in 1946 as a lieutenant, Peter returned to England. He attended Southampton University, where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. Peter emigrated to the United States in 1950 settling in the Chicago area. He was employed by a major road building company, where he was a field superintendent and consultant until his retirement in 1986.
Peter was an avid reader and golfer. He was a Friend of the Library and a member of the Whitewater Country Club.
He is survived by his wife, Ann and their children: Randy (Sue) Chester, Rockford, IL, Gillian (Peter) Culp, Saint Ymez, CA, Wendy Chester, Los Angeles, CA, Kathi Sampson, Madison, WI, Bob (Terri) Chatel, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Tom (Lauren) Chatel, Arlington Heights, IL, Twelve grandchildren and Five great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Kathleen, and a son Cameron.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, February 08, 2012, at 11:00 AM at the Nitardy Funeral Homes, Whitewater,WI with Rev. Dr. Carroll Olm officiating.
Friends may call after 10AM on Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of the services.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Rainbow Hospice Staff for their care and concern.
February 7th, 2012 at 9:33 am
The funniest, most caring man I’ve ever known. My life is infinitely better for having him as a grandfather. He will be missed immensely.
February 9th, 2012 at 9:43 am
Please acept my deepest sympathy for I too know the pain of losing someone you love. May your family find comfort as I have in knowing that our loving heavenly Father promises us that very soon, all those in the ‘memorial tombs’ will hear the voice of his only-begotten son Jesus and ‘come out’ by means of the resurrection. (John 5:28,29) What a wonderful day that will be!
February 12th, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Dear Aunt Sissy and family,
My deepest sympathies on Pete’s death. I was out of town and unable to attend the funeral, but I offered mass for him on Monday. He was a wonderful man and an important member of our family for so many years.
Love,
Ed