Chesley Fredrick Hibbard

Chesley Fredrick Hibbard was born on November 13, 1931 to Edwin and Bertha Hibbard in Glenwood, MN. He grew up and attended school in Alexandria. After graduation, Chesley joined the United States Marine's. He served in the Korean War where he was wounded twice. He then did parade duty in Washington D.C. for the Marines until his honorable discharge as sergeant. Chesley was united in marriage to Ila Dahlstrom on November 21, 1954 at the First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. After Chesley's discharge he attended the Minnesota School of Business and the University of Minnesota in the 60's. The couple then moved to Albert Lea where Chesley was employed as the general manager of Continental Castings. In 1972, Chesley purchased Albert Lea Electroplating Co. During the 70's he served as the President of the Sunset Saddle Club. Chesley retired in 1992. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, American Legion, Audubon Society and the Albert Lea Elks Club. Chesley helped out everyone he could. He was an avid outdoorsman. Chesley felt the meaning of family was very important. Survivors include his wife, Ila; children, Mike, wife Denise Hibbard, and their children Erin, Ian and Ryan, Jon Hibbard and his children Kalsey and Laura, Jay, wife Jolene Hibbard and their children, Lynsey and Kayla Jorgenson-Hibbard. Chesley was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Bertha; sisters, Jean Johnson, Beth Barthelemy and Virginia Johnson. Memorials are preferred to the Audubon Society or the Albert Lea High School Marching Band.