Chester John Tanner Sr., at the resilient age of 99.9, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2022).
Chester was born Feb. 11, 1922, to John Frank and Neva Kemp Tanner in Lynch Hollow, Ceres, Pa.
Chester proudly served his country enlisting on Oct. 24, 1942. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a member of the 82nd Airborne, 542nd Regiment. Upon his honorable discharge, after becoming a Commander of the Legion, he initiated the area chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Chester then went on to continue his legacy, purchasing a homestead of his own in Coryville in 1946. He married Viola Louise Victor (Watson) on Feb. 24, 1945, and they went on to raise their seven children on Tanner Road, where he was able to live out his remaining 75 years. Upon the death of his beloved Viola in 1974, he met his second wife and close friend, Eileen Eaton. They were married on Oct. 16, 1976. Eileen passed away in 2009.
Chester was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family and was always there for them. His determination to work hard was shown through his years in the military service, his labor in the oil fields and his career at the Kendall Refinery where he retired from after 38 years of employment. He was an avid farmer, even throughout his last days. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a proud and patriotic veteran always committed to supporting the Eldred American Legion, where he had historically served as Legion Commander. He also served 50 years as an Eldred Borough Volunteer Fireman. Chester gave his all to his country, his community and his cherished family. If you didn't find him working in his garden, you could find him with his best buddy Shane. He fought a great battle and has now won the war.
He is survived by his children, Susan (James) Ludwig, Sally (George) Stiebinger, Chester "Shay" (Sally) Tanner II, Chris (Robert) Butters; stepchildren, Connie (Norm) King, Gary (Carol) Eaton, and Sandra (Henry) Geyer; his siblings, Maribelle (Gary) Dunn, Norman (Barbara) Tanner; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by children, Viola "Pudge" Menefee, Mike (Charlene) Tanner, and James Watson; four grandchildren, Julie Ludwig Smith, Lisa Honey Tanner, Todd Lathrop, stepgrandson, Joel King; brothers, Roy Tanner, John Tanner, Sylvester Tanner, Stephen Tanner, Carl Tanner, Nelson Tanner, James Tanner, and Ward Tanner.
Chester was born Feb. 11, 1922, to John Frank and Neva Kemp Tanner in Lynch Hollow, Ceres, Pa.
Chester proudly served his country enlisting on Oct. 24, 1942. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a member of the 82nd Airborne, 542nd Regiment. Upon his honorable discharge, after becoming a Commander of the Legion, he initiated the area chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Chester then went on to continue his legacy, purchasing a homestead of his own in Coryville in 1946. He married Viola Louise Victor (Watson) on Feb. 24, 1945, and they went on to raise their seven children on Tanner Road, where he was able to live out his remaining 75 years. Upon the death of his beloved Viola in 1974, he met his second wife and close friend, Eileen Eaton. They were married on Oct. 16, 1976. Eileen passed away in 2009.
Chester was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family and was always there for them. His determination to work hard was shown through his years in the military service, his labor in the oil fields and his career at the Kendall Refinery where he retired from after 38 years of employment. He was an avid farmer, even throughout his last days. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a proud and patriotic veteran always committed to supporting the Eldred American Legion, where he had historically served as Legion Commander. He also served 50 years as an Eldred Borough Volunteer Fireman. Chester gave his all to his country, his community and his cherished family. If you didn't find him working in his garden, you could find him with his best buddy Shane. He fought a great battle and has now won the war.
He is survived by his children, Susan (James) Ludwig, Sally (George) Stiebinger, Chester "Shay" (Sally) Tanner II, Chris (Robert) Butters; stepchildren, Connie (Norm) King, Gary (Carol) Eaton, and Sandra (Henry) Geyer; his siblings, Maribelle (Gary) Dunn, Norman (Barbara) Tanner; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by children, Viola "Pudge" Menefee, Mike (Charlene) Tanner, and James Watson; four grandchildren, Julie Ludwig Smith, Lisa Honey Tanner, Todd Lathrop, stepgrandson, Joel King; brothers, Roy Tanner, John Tanner, Sylvester Tanner, Stephen Tanner, Carl Tanner, Nelson Tanner, James Tanner, and Ward Tanner.
Chester John Tanner Sr., at the resilient age of 99.9, passed peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday (Jan. 11, 2022).
Chester was born Feb. 11, 1922, to John Frank and Neva Kemp Tanner in Lynch Hollow, Ceres, Pa.
Chester proudly served his country enlisting on Oct. 24, 1942. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a member of the 82nd Airborne, 542nd Regiment. Upon his honorable discharge, after becoming a Commander of the Legion, he initiated the area chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Chester then went on to continue his legacy, purchasing a homestead of his own in Coryville in 1946. He married Viola Louise Victor (Watson) on Feb. 24, 1945, and they went on to raise their seven children on Tanner Road, where he was able to live out his remaining 75 years. Upon the death of his beloved Viola in 1974, he met his second wife and close friend, Eileen Eaton. They were married on Oct. 16, 1976. Eileen passed away in 2009.
Chester was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family and was always there for them. His determination to work hard was shown through his years in the military service, his labor in the oil fields and his career at the Kendall Refinery where he retired from after 38 years of employment. He was an avid farmer, even throughout his last days. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a proud and patriotic veteran always committed to supporting the Eldred American Legion, where he had historically served as Legion Commander. He also served 50 years as an Eldred Borough Volunteer Fireman. Chester gave his all to his country, his community and his cherished family. If you didn't find him working in his garden, you could find him with his best buddy Shane. He fought a great battle and has now won the war.
He is survived by his children, Susan (James) Ludwig, Sally (George) Stiebinger, Chester "Shay" (Sally) Tanner II, Chris (Robert) Butters; stepchildren, Connie (Norm) King, Gary (Carol) Eaton, and Sandra (Henry) Geyer; his siblings, Maribelle (Gary) Dunn, Norman (Barbara) Tanner; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by children, Viola "Pudge" Menefee, Mike (Charlene) Tanner, and James Watson; four grandchildren, Julie Ludwig Smith, Lisa Honey Tanner, Todd Lathrop, stepgrandson, Joel King; brothers, Roy Tanner, John Tanner, Sylvester Tanner, Stephen Tanner, Carl Tanner, Nelson Tanner, James Tanner, and Ward Tanner.
Chester was born Feb. 11, 1922, to John Frank and Neva Kemp Tanner in Lynch Hollow, Ceres, Pa.
Chester proudly served his country enlisting on Oct. 24, 1942. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a member of the 82nd Airborne, 542nd Regiment. Upon his honorable discharge, after becoming a Commander of the Legion, he initiated the area chapter of the Disabled American Veterans.
Chester then went on to continue his legacy, purchasing a homestead of his own in Coryville in 1946. He married Viola Louise Victor (Watson) on Feb. 24, 1945, and they went on to raise their seven children on Tanner Road, where he was able to live out his remaining 75 years. Upon the death of his beloved Viola in 1974, he met his second wife and close friend, Eileen Eaton. They were married on Oct. 16, 1976. Eileen passed away in 2009.
Chester was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family and was always there for them. His determination to work hard was shown through his years in the military service, his labor in the oil fields and his career at the Kendall Refinery where he retired from after 38 years of employment. He was an avid farmer, even throughout his last days. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a proud and patriotic veteran always committed to supporting the Eldred American Legion, where he had historically served as Legion Commander. He also served 50 years as an Eldred Borough Volunteer Fireman. Chester gave his all to his country, his community and his cherished family. If you didn't find him working in his garden, you could find him with his best buddy Shane. He fought a great battle and has now won the war.
He is survived by his children, Susan (James) Ludwig, Sally (George) Stiebinger, Chester "Shay" (Sally) Tanner II, Chris (Robert) Butters; stepchildren, Connie (Norm) King, Gary (Carol) Eaton, and Sandra (Henry) Geyer; his siblings, Maribelle (Gary) Dunn, Norman (Barbara) Tanner; 27 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by children, Viola "Pudge" Menefee, Mike (Charlene) Tanner, and James Watson; four grandchildren, Julie Ludwig Smith, Lisa Honey Tanner, Todd Lathrop, stepgrandson, Joel King; brothers, Roy Tanner, John Tanner, Sylvester Tanner, Stephen Tanner, Carl Tanner, Nelson Tanner, James Tanner, and Ward Tanner.
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