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Chuck Chehey Obituary
1933 - 2018
Charles Leo Chehey, DMD, died on January 14, 2018, in Boise, ID, at age 84. "Chuck" was born in Idaho Falls, ID, to Leo and Berniece (Watts) Chehey on May 21, 1933; he was raised in Roberts, ID, and is survived by his gracious sister Allene (Paul) Bacca of Idaho Falls. He graduated from the University of Idaho in 1957 [as a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity] and earned his dental degree at the Oregon Health & Science University in 1961. He married Suzanne Walter [Gamma Phi Beta, U of I] in 1955, was a U.S. Naval Officer from 1961-1963, and then maintained a dental practice in the Colton-Pullman, WA, area from 1963-1989. After they both spent some rather active 'retirement' years along the river in Pollock, ID, Chuck moved to Boise to be closer to family following Sue's passing. Life-long interests included: the Idaho Vandals, anything baseball-related, and Republican politics. A genial and astute man, a significant legacy is Chuck [and Sue]'s five children: John, Karen (Reilly), Paul, Anne (Hill), and David; along with Beckie, Dick, Jody, Alex, and Joel – as well as nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Chuck will be laid to rest alongside Sue [1935-2003] in the Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery; service and burial held privately. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Mary's School in Moscow, ID, or to the Bishop Kelly High School Foundation (Boise) would be meaningful.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Charles' memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com
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Sister Margaret Johnson, osu
March 15, 2018
Peace and blessings to each one of you....
March 14, 2018
Dear John, Karen, Paul, Anne and David,
I found out this past week that your dad had died. I had no idea. I kept up with him sporadically--I knew that he had trouble hearing these latter years. I also know it was so hard for him after your mom died.
I have very fond memories of both of them. Your dad had a delightful smile that was very engaging and encouraging. In fact, I still have some dental work in my mouth that he did many, many years ago!
I have very good memories of all of you..special blessings to each of you and may you have deep peace knowing that your mom and dad are reunited; never to part again.
Blessings,
Sister Margaret, osu
January 22, 2018
Dear Chehey Siblings,
We sat behind your dad almost every Saturday night at the 5:00 Mass at Sacred Heart and didn't realize he was your dad. We got to be very fond of him and will miss him.
We send our sympathy for your loss.
Mark and Julie Lliteras
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