Lester Matthew Chase

Lester Chase

Lester Chase

Lester Matthew Chase, age 68, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Friday, August 8, 2014 at Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.

A Celebration of Life gathering will begin at 12 Noon on Saturday, August 30th, 2014 at 104 West Second Street, Friendship, Wisconsin.

Lester was born February 24, 1946 in Hillsboro, Wisconsin to Elza M. and Gladys “Lucille” (Kalvestrand) Chase.
He grew up on the family farm in Elroy. He married Ida M. Luke on November 18, 1967 in Elroy, WI. Lester lived in Aurora, IL for 15 years before returning to Adams County. He worked at Penda-Trienda in Portage for 15 years as a forklift driver.

Lester later enjoyed helping the kids and grandkids working on their homes.

Lester was a member of Adams Masonic Lodge.

Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Elza and Gladys “Lucille”; and brother, Norman Chase.

Survivors:
Wife: Ida Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother: Roger Chase of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Daughter: Faith Board of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Daughter: Alice Kuhnwald of Adams, Wisconsin
Son: Lester M. (Rhonda) Chase II of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Lois M. Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Marilyn Rodriguez of Portage, Wisconsin
Grandchild: James Kunold Jr. of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jennifer Kunold of Paragould, AR
Grandchild: Michael Kunold of Adams, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Tyler Toland of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Christopher Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Jonathan Chase of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Timothy Chase of Waukesha, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Rebecca Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Kimberly Chase of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Rosie Thurber of Westfield, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Matthew Thurber of New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Raymond Thurber of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Eric Chase of Tomah, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: 8
Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many close friends.

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Condolences

  1. valerie mecklenburg says:

    Sorry for your loss

  2. Penny Hams Sellhausen says:

    Lester and family so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing.
    Penny&Earle