Louis Chandler

Louis Chandler, 89 of Buckley, died at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 306 E. Lincoln Street, Buckley with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Buckley with military honors by the Buckley American Legion Byron A. Hickerson Post 432.

Visitation will be two hours before the funeral service Monday, November 24, from 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Louis was born January 18, 1936, in Murdock the son of Floyd and Asenith Brown Chandler. He married Sue Zenke January 4, 1956, at St. John's Church, Broadlands. She survives.

Along with his wife, Sue, he is survived by three children, Mike (Sheri) Chandler, Janie (Steve) Teske, Marjie (Martin) Calhoun; six grandchildren, Greg (Aimee) Chandler, Pam (Bryan) Laleman, Phil (Beth) Chandler, Eric Teske, Adam (Katie) Teske, Meg Calhoun; nine great grandchildren and five step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Skinner.

Louis graduated from Newman High School in 1954. He served in the United States Navy for four years. Louis has spent his entire life farming and also sold Pioneer Seed Corn for many years.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley and the Buckley American Legion Byron A. Hickerson Post 432. Louis was also a member of the Iroquois County ASCS Board, the Buckley Co-op Board and the Woodland Cemetery Board.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley or IMH Hospice. Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.