Chester Warren Aldrich

Chester Warren Aldrich was born on January 19, 1921 in Warsaw, Minnesota the son of Ira and Clara Shigley Aldrich. Chester attended Faribault High School and then served his country in the US Navy. He was united in marriage to Eleanor Woker on Feb. 16, 1940 in Northwood Iowa. Chester worked for Wilson and Company in the Refrigeration Unit. Chester was a member of the Glenville American Legion where he served as Commander for 2 terms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, his horses and cattle and his companion "Joe" his dog. Chester is survived by his wife, Eleanor of Northwood, IA., children; Sandra and husband Ken Elwood, Gerald and wife Harriet Aldrich, Dwight and wife Eloise Aldrich, Donna Aldrich and special friend Charles Johnson, Wanda and husband Mark Julson and Debra and husband Duane Broitzman. 27 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. 1 brother, Kenneth Aldrich and sister-in-law, Ernestine Meschke and 6 nieces. Chester was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sons, Curtis, Chester and James. 1 brother and 3 sisters and special brother-in-law, Donald Meschke.