Married to Carol M. Reeder on Oct. 12, 1940.
Chester was a lifetime farmer in rural Hanna Township and also was employed at Rock Island Arsenal for 25 years, retiring in 1978. He had been very active in the Green River Wranglers Saddle Club and enjoyed tinkering with guns, motorcycles and having coffee with his friends at the former Smokey's Restaurant. Chester loved animals, fishing and gardening (sharing his produce with friends and neighbors).
Survived by 2 sons: Dennis "Mike" and Bill; 3 daughters: Sally, Becky, and Susan
Married to Carol M. Reeder on Oct. 12, 1940.
Chester was a lifetime farmer in rural Hanna Township and also was employed at Rock Island Arsenal for 25 years, retiring in 1978. He had been very active in the Green River Wranglers Saddle Club and enjoyed tinkering with guns, motorcycles and having coffee with his friends at the former Smokey's Restaurant. Chester loved animals, fishing and gardening (sharing his produce with friends and neighbors).
Survived by 2 sons: Dennis "Mike" and Bill; 3 daughters: Sally, Becky, and Susan
Family Members
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Mary Elizabeth "Mamie" Roesner Goetz
1893–1981
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Clara A Roesner Oakland
1894–1960
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Lulu H Roesner Jacobson
1898–2000
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Leonard Albert Roesner
1899–1971
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Herbert Roesner
1902–1985
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Frederick Son Roesner
1904–1907
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Gertrude Amanda "Gertie" Roesner Nelson
1907–1997
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Ralph G. Roesner
1909–1962
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Mervin E. "Merv" Roesner
1911–1999
