Lawrence, Kansas
Sep 3, 1935 – May 17, 2025 (Age 89)
Chester B. (Chet) Vanatta September 3, 1935 - May 17, 2025 Lenexa, Kansas - Chester B. (Chet) Vanatta, age 89, died peacefully on the evening of May 17th, 2025, at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, KS. He was born September 3, 1935, in Bartlesville, OK, to Ben and Iona Vanatta. Chet is survived by...
Read MoreWhat a beautiful obituary, Patsy. And I love the picture as so good of him. Please know I´m with you in spirit and pray God is giving you strength and courage during this difficult time. Love you, Georganne
Georganne Jaques
May 27, 2025 | Family
My Mom and Dad (Penny and Bill Cohn) were lifelong friends of Chet and Patsy. My Dad met Chet in college at KU (fraternity brothers, KU freshman football) and after college they share a duplex on Metcalf Ave. I know how much my father loved and respected Chet, and even as Dad starting slipping away with Dementia in 2017, he would be able to recall his memories of his "Podna" Chet. My Mom passed away in 2000 and Dad in 2023, but they will not be forgotten and will be enjoying KU football and...
David Cohn
May 25, 2025 | Friend
My thoughts are with you all and I am thankful that I got a chance to know Chet back in the day. I always enjoyed those Sunday rides in the mini-van, with that giant car phone, a bit of fatherly advice, and those great afternoon Chiefs games where Chet would always give us each twenty buck for a hotdog and a cold beer. RIP Chet.
James Crady
May 25, 2025
