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Chester "Chet" Dow
Born: 10/21/1943
Died: 1/30/2023
Age: 79
Community: Montrose, MI
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Dow, Chester – of Montrose, age 79, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at 12PM on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at North Flushing Baptist Church - 7500 Mount Morris Rd, Flushing, MI. The family will welcome visitors at the church on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 4PM until 8PM and on Saturday from 11AM until the time of service.
Chester was born October 22, 1943, in Durand, Michigan, to the late Vernon and Nola (Cochrane) Dow. He attended Goodrich High School graduating with the class of 1962. Chester married the love of his life Linda Wismer on August 31, 1963. He worked for Koerts Glass and Paint for 30 years, part of that time as field superintendent. Chester was a Christian and served his Savior as a member of North Flushing Baptist Church where he was a trustee. He was a Lifetime member of the NRA, and enjoyed competing in Masters track and field. Chester loved deer hunting, trout and walleye fishing. His grandchildren have many fond memories of spending time with Chet in the outdoors on his wooded property. Chet and Linda enjoyed many happy years together boating on the Great Lakes in their Bayliner boat. In his younger years he was a state champion hurdler for Goodrich. In his spare time, he volunteered to help coach the Montrose Track Team hurdlers. Chester enjoyed making beautiful leaded glass projects, telling bad dad jokes, and spending time with his family. Above all he was a wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and friend who will be missed by many.
Surviving are: Wife of 59 years, Linda Dow; Children: Martin ( Shelly) Dow, Christina (Bob) Dow-Morris, and Michael (Ann) Dow; Grandchildren: Courtney (Kyle) Gleason, Michael Dow Jr, Connor Dow, Caitlyn Dow; Great grandchildren: Mason, Ayden, and Liam; Sister, Carolyn Drake; and his beloved cat, Pickles. He is preceded in death by brother, Dallas Dow, sister, Ava Brackett, and niece, Lori Drake. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com
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