Chester A.
Parker Jr.
Parker, Chester
Born to Eternal Life on Thursday August 1, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Pauline “Cookie” (nee Magestro). Loving dad of Curt (Debbie), Cindy (Jeff) Byerley, Sheri (Kevin) Kettleman, Chester III (Heather) and Michael (Sylvia). Dear Pa of Nicole, Cassidy, Chase, Nathan, Dustin, Sarah, Jason, Kelsea, Anthony, Skylar, Michael, Morgan, Taylor and Autumn. Great Grandpa of Allysen, Connor, Harrison, Savannah, Logan, Naomi, Westley and Noah. Brother of Peggy and Jeanie. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his daughter Karri, siblings Maude and Don and his parents Chester Sr. and Molly (nee Bassett).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8th at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3381 E. Puetz Road from 10AM-12PM with a Funeral Service at 12PM. Interment Forest Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials to Grace Lutheran appreciated.
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I’m so sorry, Pauline and family. Your love was and is inspirational and his love is a blessing you will carry with you forever. May God give you comfort in knowing he rejoices with Jesus and Karri and all his loved ones above in Heaven.
To my beloved 💓 husband. It seemed like I have cried so much that there aren’t any years left, but there are. What a wonderful life we had together. Even 57 years was not enough. You truly touched many lives, every one loved you. I know that you were ready to go Home, because it was difficult for you. I am so very glad that we decided to bring you home. It was a joy to have you here and keep us all up beat. You touched the hearts of all who came here. My love for you will always be in my 💓 heart. I don’t think I could have asked For to choose a better husband for me. What a blessing you have been. Love you with all my heart
I will always remember visiting you and grandma as a child playing in the pool. I will never forget the 2 week vacation out west. Love you grandpa!! RIP.
Cookie. So sorry to hear about Chet. It was always a pleasure to see you both at our annual party. He was always fun to talk to about the old days. Vince and Audrey
Cookie I’m si very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. Chet was the head of the family after mom and dad past. He was always easy to talk to and listen to what we had to say. He was a great friend and brother in law. To you he was much much more then that. We will miss him very much. To your family he was a great great dad , and grandfather . Your children will miss him very much. We love you and are here for you when ever you need us.
My beloved sister, Cookie…. what a beautiful service for Chet. What a testament to Chet’s life. How one person’s life can touch so many, ala “It’s a wonderful life”. We are truly blessed to have had him in our life.. we’re equally blessed to have you. It hurts to think of how sad you are, but in a blink of an eye…. we love you very much.
Auntie Cookie, Uncle Chet will be dearly missed. We are a lucky family to all hold each other up in these times of despair. I loved what your pastor said tho, about grieving but without hopelessness. We will all be together again. We love you.
Cookie,
I’m truly at a loss for words. I have literally known Chet my entire life. He was a great man and wonderful brother in law.
i had the privilege to talk with him just before he passed, when Kim and I came down there last week.
He told me that, although he didn’t want to leave you, he was ready to go home.
I know where he is, and I know we will see him again soon.
There is no “sting” to death, when, as Christians, we know a much better, abiding life awaits us.
Chet, what a beautiful service. Pastor did a phenomenal job and Michael did an awesome job putting it all together. I know it was difficult for him and I can’t tell you how much it was appreciated it. Everyone commented on it. There were so many people there and all said how they would miss you because you were such a great friend and a loving friend and a good Christian man. We were proud of you. There were so many people there and the procession was so long. You were and are very loved. I am proud to say you were my wonderful husband. Now you are with Kari. I will see you again
Aunt Cookie – It was a beautiful service yesterday. I grieve with you and your family and rejoice in the truth that Uncle Chet knew his Savior. What an amazing blessing he was for so many people. I will always remember those times he would ask me to take off his shoe – freaked me out every time. He had a great sense of humor and it was obvious how much he loved you and his family. Until we meet again, Uncle Chet will certainly be missed. Love you!
I am going to miss my grandfather lot more everyday and it going to be sad with out him and I had a great time with my grandfather and I he make me happy and he always take me fishing and up to camp American Legion and play on the Wii and camping and we visited the different places up at Camp American Legion and the snowshoe baseball game and fireworks and we went to south the Dakota and badlands. The face of Rushmore Jellystone park and crazyHorse and the Bison and Donkey
Chet & Cookie, thank you so much for letting me tag along on this part of your incredible journey. It was such a learning experience to spend these last 4 weeks with both of you. Lessons I learned about love, family, and relationships I will carry with me for ever. Chet never missed an opportunity to tell you how much he loved you (every 10-15 min as a matter of fact). Cookie, how awesome for you to be able to spend 57 years plus with the love of your life. A love that will go on forever. Yours was truly an incredible Love Affair. The love you two shared was priceless. Although he has gone home, he will live in each and everyone of us for ever.
Until we meet again, my dear brother in law, rest in peace.
love you both