Obit: Pernsteiner, Chester (1928 - 2011)

Contact: Audrey Roedl

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Surnames: Pernsteiner, Crostwaite, Riehle, Harder, Froeba, Nelson, Neises, Viergutz

----Source: The Loyal TRG (Loyal, Clark County, WI 14 Dec 2011)

Pernsteiner, Chester (25 Feb 1928-08 Dec 2011)

Chester F, "Chet" Pernsteiner, 88, Loyal, died on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at the House of Dove, Marshfield, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 12, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Loyal. Rev. William Felix officiated.

Chester Frank Pernsteiner was born on Feb. 25, 1928, in Medford, the son of Joseph Sr. and Ella (nee Crostwaite) Pernsteiner. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the Medford area. After completing his education, he continued to help his father on the farm and also worked in the harvest fields in North Dakota during the summer months. He married Clare B. Riehle on April 3, 1948, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 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, he also hauled milk and did custom field work. In 1973, Chet and his son, John, started C&A Auto in Loyal. He also owned and operated Pernsteiner Gas & Oil, which his son, Jay took over in 1975. Chet also owned and operated K-Korners Bar, seven miles north of Loyal, from 1977-79. He retired and handed over the operation of his farm to his son, Jeff, in 1980. During retirement, he 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, he also enjoyed bowling and playing pool. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

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

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

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

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

Cuddie Funeral Home , Loyal, assisted the family with arrangements.