Obit: Pernsteiner, Chester F. "Chet" (1928 - 2011)

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Surnames: Pernsteiner, Crostwaite, Riehle, Harder, Froeba, Nelson, Turlock, Neises, McNeely

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 12/10/2011

Pernsteiner, Chester F. "Chet" (25 FEB 1928 - 8 DEC 2011)

Chester F. "Chet" Pernsteiner, 83, of Loyal, died at the House of Dove in Marshfield on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal, with the Rev. William Felix officiating. 

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the church on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, and again at the church on Monday, from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Chester Frank Pernsteiner was born on Feb. 25, 1928, in Medford, the son of Joseph Sr. and Ella (Crostwaite) Pernsteiner. He grew up on the family farm and received his education in the Medford area. After completing his education, Chet continued to help his father on the farm and also worked in the harvest fields in North Dakota during the summer months.

He was united in marriage to Clare B. Riehle on April 3, 1948, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford. They farmed in the Medford area until 1954, and in 1955 purchased a farm north of Loyal, where they raised their family. While on the farm, Chet also hauled milk and did custom field work. 

In 1973, Chet and his son, John, started C&J Auto in Loyal. He also owned and operated Pernsteiner Gas & Oil, that his son, Jay, took over in 1975. Chet also owned and operated K-Korners Bar, seven miles north of Loyal, from 1977 to 1979. He retired and handed over the operation of his farm to his son, Jeff, in 1980. During retirement, Chet had many interests, but especially loved working with his son, Jeff, on the farm, spending time with his children and grandchildren, traveling and playing cards. In his younger years, Chet also enjoyed bowling, and playing pool.

He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Chet will be dearly missed by his wife, Clare, of Loyal; his children, Judy Harder of Abbotsford, John (Karlene) of Menomonie, Joann (Robert) Froeba of Loyal, Jeff (Alice) of Loyal, Jeanine (Dallas) Nelson of Loyal, Jesse (Dawn) of Turlock, Calif., Janell (Scott) Neises of Loyal, Jack (Tammi) of Arpin, and Jill (Patrick) Viergutz of Colby; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Erna McNeely of Loyal; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jay and Jerry Pernsteiner; and four brothers, Alvin, Herman, Joseph Jr. and James Pernsteiner.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with arrangements.

Chet's family would like to thank the staff at Ministry Home Care Hospice and House of Dove for their generous and compassionate care.