Chester Peck Smith Jr., Age 97, beloved husband of 70 years to Ruth;
father of Sharon; loving uncle of Frank J. (Barbara) Smith II , Celeste Wohlers, Steven (Dee) Kressner, Judith Fecske, Scott (Carol) Kressner and Deborah (Randy) Debenham; dear great uncle to many; cherished brother-in-law of Marjorie (the late William) Kressner; brother of the late Frank J. (Phyllis) and Elizabeth (the late Amos) Mathison.
Proud member of Park Ridge Lodge #988 A.F. & A.M., King Oscar Lodge #855 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Chicago; Medinah Shriners, Glenview Chapter #862 O.E.S., and DesPlaines Elks Lodge #1526; Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Visitation Friday from 4 to 9 P.M. Saturday final farewells 9 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, procession to St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Park Ridge for 10 A.M. Funeral Service. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery. For info www.nelsonfh.com or 847) 823-5122.