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Elmer Chessman Obituary
Elmer F Chessman of Downers Grove died September 23, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Janet E Chessman, sister Betty Lee and parents Elmer and Norma Chessman, father of Sharon (Brad) Kent, Susan (Jim) Parthun and Cindy (Kevin) Nystedt. Grandfather of 6 and uncle to 5 nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held December 21st at 3:00PM at the First United Methodist Church 1032 Maple Ave Downers Grove.
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Donna M Czarnecki
April 30, 2021
I just heard about Elmer's death although it happened about 19 months ago. I will share it with retirees from Lyons Township High School where Elmer taught. Although I was a French teacher at LT I got to know Elmer and was very fond of him. We would often eat lunch together in the science office. He was kind and caring and had a great sense of humor which I appreciated. He would make people feel important in conversing with them. Above all he loved his family. Although I never observed him teach, I can only imagine what a great teacher he was! I was so saddened to hear that he died and we teachers were not aware of his passing so that we could attend his memorial.
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