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Chester Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 21, 2007.

Chester Leonard Anderson Jr., 62, passed away March 14, 2007. He was born in Grand Rapids in 1945. Chet was raised in Duluth and graduated from Central High School 1963. He played football, basketball, baseball and track, was All-State, and achieved All-American status in football and basketball. Chet was in the National Guard, and attended the University of MN playing football there, achieving All Big 10 status and lettering three years. His football continued by being drafted and playing for the Pittsburg Steelers, he also played for the Vikings, and in the CFL for Winnipeg. Chet was a very devoted 'Pop' to his son Josh. He was always involved in Josh's youth sports, whether he was coaching, helping or watching from the sidelines. He was a very proud 'Pop'. He is preceded in death by his father, Chester Sr.; and nephew, Kristopher Schoenborn. Chet is survived by his son, Joshua (Danielle) Anderson of Eagan; grandson, Hans Anderson; mother, Elma Anderson of Duluth; brother, Melvin (Kim Nelson) Anderson of Duluth; sister, Janet (Everett) Schoenborn of Blaine; nieces and nephews, Penny (Steve) Mackey of Andover, Jessica (Joel) Butler of Woodbury, Jacob and Mia Anderson of Duluth; great-nephew, Kacey Mackey, great-nieces, Mackenzie and Sydnie Mackey of Andover, several aunts, uncles, and cousins. MEMORIAL SERVICE:3 p.m. Saturday March 24, 2007 in the Cremation Society of MN, 4100 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 218-624-5200. There will be a time to greet family one hour prior, Pastor Jack Heidenreich officiating. Military honors accorded by the Duluth Combined Honor Guard.

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March 28, 2007

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March 25, 2007

Ron (Whitey) Johnson posted to the memorial.

March 25, 2007

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Diane Howard

March 28, 2007

Dear Mrs. Anderson, Mel and Janet,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Chet was a friend from the 1st grade at Nettleton until we graduated in 63. He played football, basketball and baseball with Dan. He was a wonderful guy,great friend and will be very missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Diane(Doyle) and Dan Howard

Ron (Whitey) Johnson

March 25, 2007

Elma,Mel,& Janet..
My heart goes out to you as you deal with the loss of Chet. He made our neighborhood proud with all that he accomplished and some of my best childhood memories happened with him as a friend and teammate and with all of you as a family.

Charlene Bestel

March 25, 2007

Mrs Anderson, Mel and Jan:
This message comes from a former 4th Avenue East family friend. I hope you remember me. My brother Denis told me of Chet's death and I am moved to express my sympathy. Of my brother's friends, Chet was a favorite of mine because he was always "nice" to me. He was always welcome at our house. I am the same age as Mel and spent lots of time playing with "Janny" in the neighborhood.
Mrs Anderson, I am especially sad for you. Losing a child at any age is a deep hurt. I have two sons, ages 32 and 26. I hope you are comforted by your many warm memories of your son.
Sincerely,
Charlene Boyd Bestel

Penny Mackey

March 22, 2007

We are very saddened at the loss of our uncle/great-uncle Chet. He will be greatly missed by all of us.
Penny, Steve, Kacey, Mackenzie & Sydnie Mackey

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Susan Konig

March 22, 2007

On behalf of our daughter in law, Jessica Butler, and her parents, Jan and Everett Schoenborn,we would like to express our sympathies to his entire family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Susan Lynne Konig and Ralph Ken Terry

Donna L (Bowen) Stone

March 22, 2007

My sympathies to your family.
Chet was a classmate of mine & well known for his sports in high school. I will never forget watching the State Championship Game that we won. Best Wishes to your family in the future.

Kathy Erickson

March 22, 2007

With great sadness I learned of Chet's death. As a DCHS cheerleader in 1961, I shall always remember him rock solid under the basket either waiting for the feed or just moving people out of his way. My sympathy is extended to the entire family.

Walt Garvue

March 21, 2007

I was so sorry to hear about the death of Chet. During my era as Athletic Director at Central High School, Chet was a great all around athlete who was outstanding in our 1961 State Basketball Championship. I'm sorry I won't be able to attend the funeral.

Bob Rich

March 21, 2007

Chet Anderson Family
We were Class mates at DCH Chet always had a smile and a friendly hi.Sorry to hear of yor loss I know how you feel

John Burgeson

March 21, 2007

Great athlete, great father, great coach. Godspeed.

Shirley Cromwell(Thompson)

March 21, 2007

With deepest sympathy I write this entry. Your father and son "Chet" was a dear friend and classmate of mine at Central High.He was a natural born leader in all that he did. He will be missed by many.

brad bassett

March 21, 2007

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Chet was a close friend of the Bassett family in the neighborhood.

Dennis Willey

March 20, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies. Chet was a great friend and team mate. He will be missed by all who knew him.

gerald elsie eells

March 20, 2007

God Bless all

Leon Johnson

March 20, 2007

my deepest sympathies to Chet's family. I am an old high school classmate and remember him well, particularly the high school championship. What a great basketball and football player. It is nice to see some of the nice expressions of his life.

Leon Johnson
Duluth Central class of 62

Rich & Holly Johnson

March 19, 2007

Josh,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was great with helping out all of us boys growing up in south Minneapolis with Baseball, Basketball, etc. - whatever we needed. His dedication and support will never be forgotten. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Morrie Sigel

March 18, 2007

it was with great sadness I learned of the passing of my high school and college friend and high school team mate.We lived in different parts of the countyr, but I never forgot our times together in Duluth. To his family my thoughts and prayers are with you. a special thought to his brother Mel.

Dick & Peg Kavaney

March 18, 2007

Josh- Our deepest sympathy.

Brandon Koontz

March 17, 2007

Our deepest sympathies to your family in this time of loss. We all will miss Chet, his smile every morning to greet us always made the day brighter.

Gateway Apts Staff

Nick & Julie Smith

March 16, 2007

Josh -

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Chet was a fixture in our lives for those of us who were friends with you at Washburn High School in the early 90’s. I have many fond memories of him; ranging from him coaching our ninth grade football team to the spaghetti dinners he would whip up for us. He will be missed.

Our best to you and your family,

Jess Butler

March 16, 2007

Words can't express the sympathy that goes out to all of the Anderson Family. We are so very sorry for this unexpected loss. We wish you all comfort and peace in the coming days.
All our love,
Jess & Joel Butler

Wil & Kristin Humphrey Jr.

March 16, 2007

We always help him when we could by taking him to the store when he asked especially in the winter. He was always cheerful and friendly. We live in the same complex. We will miss him and his always smiling face!
Best Wishes to all of the family.

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