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Chester Burchfield Obituary
Chester L. Burchfield, 72, passed away Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012, at his home in Pleasant Prairie, Wis.
He was a loving husband, son, father, brother, uncle and loyal friend, who enjoyed helping his neighbors. He was an avid fisherman that loved fishing and camping with his grandson Michael and stepson Joe.
He was preceded in death by mother and father, Novell and George Burchfield; sister, Pauline and brothers, Charles Lester, John, Glenn, Mont., and Wayne Burchfield.
Survived by devoted wife of 30 years, Donna Burchfield; daughter, Gloria Hatcher of Tennessee; son, David Burchfield of California; stepson, Joe Stock of Wisconsin; grandchildren, Michael Stock, Dillon Hatcher, Rachel Risher, and two great grandsons; sisters, Ailene Willis, Lorene Willis, and Paulette Suttles; brothers, George, Ola, Gordon, Granville, and Avery Burchfield; special niece, Jennifer Suttles and many beloved nephews, nieces and friends. As a celebration of his life, Chets ashes will be returned to his birthplace on Parson Branch in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected]. Obituary courtesy of Dotson Funeral Home, Maryville, Tennessee. (865-984-5959)
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4 Entries
September 2, 2012
Donna, so sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I am here for you. Jane Ottum
Lynn Bosk
September 2, 2012
Chester & Donna always were there for anyone that was in need. Grocries, go to get the 1st strawberries of the year , the pastry 1x a year {pulashky day?]would always make sure if we wanted some and what filling!! If we
needed a ride for a Dr.'s app. or pick up our car from the shop,need something fixed at our home, you'd know who to call. Chester and Donna.
Ron Crawford
September 2, 2012
A great man is going missed here. A man alaways willing to help a friend or neighbor in need. It has been my pleasure to have done some wood work and what ever else came our way.
You will be missed my friend for a long time
Lynn Bosk
September 2, 2012
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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