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Chester Polad Obituary
Chester Polad, 89, born June 25, 1918, died Jan. 9, 2008, beloved husband of 54 years to the late Marjorie; loving father and friend to Rick, Mike and the late Jane; proud and loving grandfather of Kim, Travis and Jayson; great-grandfather of Dakota, Max and Sawyer; treasured loved one to Carol; and friend to many. Chester was a WWII Navy Veteran and spent a sales career of more than 50 years with Tru-Link Fence, where he was the best in the business. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, 1:30 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church, 254 N. Wood Dale Rd. in Wood Dale. In lieu of flowers, Rick is collecting donations toward a contribution to Alden Valley Ridge, where Chester spent the last years of his life in the loving care of his wonderful new friends. He will be
missed by all who knew him. Arrangements by Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, Palatine. 847-359-8020 or
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Here's to good friends.
January 21, 2008
Travis, Rick and Chet together...Priceless
January 21, 2008
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