Ronald D. "Oscar" Chesney

Ronald D. "Oscar" Chesney obituary, Temperance, MI

Ronald D. "Oscar" Chesney

Ronald Chesney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ronald "Oscar" D. Chesney, Sr., of Lambertville, Michigan, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Oscar was born on August 27, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee, and was the son of Bruce and Pauline (Cardwell) Chesney. A 1965 graduate of Bedford High School, he then served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Oscar then received his Associates degree from Monroe County Community College. He married Susan Rzeppa on April 4, 1969. Oscar was employed as a heavy equipment operator, working out of the Operaters Engineering Local 324, Detroit, where he was a member since 1970. He was the former owner and operator of Oscar's Road House in Lambertville, Michigan. Oscar was a life member and past Commander of the American Legion, 514, in Ida, Michigan, and Life member of the VFW, 9656, Lambertville, Michigan. He was an active coach while his sons played 3B baseball for 8 years
He is survived by his loving wife, Susan; children, Ronald Chesney, Jr., Christy Chesney, and Mike Chesney; brothers, Vern (Leslie) Chesney, and Kevin Chesney; sisters, Carol (Gaspare) Pirrone and Karen Chesney; grandchildren, Steven Sullivan, Devan Chesney, and Brenen Bowers; great grandchildren, Easton, J, Gunnar, Teagan, Joe, Stella, and Bowen.
As per Oscar's wishes, there will be no visitation, but there will be gathering will be from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the American Legion, 514, 11601 Lewis Ave, Temperance, MI 48182. Arrangements by the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, Temperance, Michigan. www.pawlakfuneralhome.com
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Gary Zoldowski

October 2, 2025

Sad news. Ron was a true American Patriot. I served with him for many years on the Post 514 Rural Team. Ron was always above the politics of the post and to my knowledge never got involved in the strife that possesses so many organizations Salute Ron Chesney

Kara

September 28, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort give you some peace of the time.

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