Chester A. Placek, age 86 of Palos Heights and formerly from Calumet Park went to the Lord on June 2nd. Past Police Commissioner of Palos Heights for over 20 years. Decorated Veteran of the U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII & the Korean War. Chester was a Veteran who loved his country. Active member of the VFW Post 2604 & American Legion Post 50.
Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Richards) Placek for over 60 years.
Loving father of Charlene (Paul) Peterson, Susan (Ron) Fjeldheim, Steven (Deborah) Placek & Michael (Deborah) Placek.
Proud grandfather of Andy, Laura & Julie Peterson, Samantha, Alexandra, & Erik Fjeldheim, Alison, Amanda, Abilyn, Nathaniel & Annalese Placek, and Jamie & Nicole Placek.
Dear brother of John (late Betty) Placek, Jean (Marcus) Torres & preceded in death by his parents John & Mary Placek and his loving sisters.
Fond brother-in-law of Arlene Knudsen & Donna (late Bill) Richards.
Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Chester was a devout Catholic who served his Parish of St. Alexander Church.
Visitation Thursday, June 5th from 3 until 9 p.m.
Chapel prayers Friday, June 6th, 9:30 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.
Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
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