Chester Graham Obituary

Chester E. Graham

BUCYRUS: Chester E. Graham, 81, of rural Bucyrus passed away at 4:00 am Monday at home.

Chester was born February 25, 1932 in Bucyrus to the late Chester E. Graham Sr. and Clara (Klahn) Graham. He was married March 26, 1960 to Janet (Hart) Graham who survives.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Chester Eugene; and infant daughter, Brenda Sue.

Chester is also survived by children, Sandy (Larry) Alspach, Galion, Douglas (Judi) Graham, Syracuse, NY, Mike (Lisa) Graham, Galion; nine grandchildren, Jason, Jodi, Austin, Matt, David, Laura, Jade, Nicholas, and Noah; two great grandchildren, Eisley and Layla; brother, Charles Graham Marquis of Arizona; sister, Katie (Leonard) Kocher, Bucyrus; half brother, Kenny Graham, W. Virginia; half sisters, Connie McFarland, of W. Virginia, Barbara (Dave) Hancock, and Marie (Wayne) Albright both of Bucyrus; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Chester retired in 1986 from Timken after 35 years. He lived his entire life in the community and attended Whetstone Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and enjoyed woodworking.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday at Noon in the Whetstone Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Oxendine officiating, burial will follow in Whetstone Cemetery. Friends may call at the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home from 6-8 pm Thursday and one hour prior to the service at the church.

The family suggest memorials be made to the Church Kitchen Fund or Home Care Matters Hospice.

Expressions of sympathy can be left at munzpirnstill.com

Published by Telegraph-Forum on Feb. 20, 2013.
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My heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless and comfort you through this time of loss.

Sharon Kolp

February 24, 2013

Janet our sympathy to you on Chets' death. I enjoyed working and talking with him at work.

Forest and Ellen Shoemaker

February 22, 2013

may our brother rest in peace now after his long illness. may the family find comfort at this sad time. we will pray for you to find the strength to get through this.

marie wayne and family albright

February 20, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

Louie and Teresa Lykins

February 20, 2013

we are so sorry and wish you comfort at this time

connie & kenny

February 20, 2013

Mike and Family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.

Kay Lenzo

February 20, 2013

With deepest sympathy, you're all in our hearts and prayers.

Chance Family

February 20, 2013

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