Chester W. Greunke, 93, of Waterford, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Waterford Senior Living.
Chester was born in Gibson on Oct. 6, 1928, to Edward and Blanche (nee Dvorny) Greunke. He served in the US Army from 1945 until 1948 in the European Theatre of Occupation. On April 27, 1951, he was united in marriage to Lucille Hammel. Following marriage, they resided in Valders before moving to Burlington in 1965.
Chester worked at Nestlé for 34 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1991. He liked fishing, tinkering around the house, jogging, working out to stay fit and spending time with his grandkids.
Chester is survived by his wife, Lucille; children, Chester (Kristen) Greunke Jr., Gordon (Lynn) Greunke and Sharon (Bob Kerr) Rueter-Johnson; grandchildren, Justin Koshak, Kristen (Josh) Hegemann, Katie (Justin) Van Beckum, and Kellen (Kaitlin) Rueter; great-grandchildren, Cameron, Brynlee and Levi; and brother-in-law, Lee Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Donald Greunke, Janice (John) Gamble and Charlotte Duffy-Warren; and brother-in-law Bill Duffy.
The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice for their care and compassion during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice.
Services for Chester will be held at a later date.
Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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