Chester Meier
Chester Meier, age 89, of New Rockford, died Sunday, December 13, 2009, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, in New Rockford, ND.
Chester Roil Meier was born January 20, 1920, in New Rockford, ND, the son of Christian and Rosie (Eisenbarth) Meier. He grew up on the family farm in Woodward Township in Wells County. Chester attended rural schools in Woodward Township and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1937. After graduating, he began farming the family farm near Cathay, ND. On November 14, 1945, he married Ellen Dyrness in Sheyenne, ND. He and Ellen had three sons: Douglas, Donovan and Dennis. The family raised registered Hereford cattle for many years and Chester served as President of the ND Hereford Association. He also served on the Woodward Township Board. In 1969, he retired from farming and moved with Ellen to Brownsville, TX, where he became a realtor. In 1977, they returned to North Dakota and built a home in Jamestown, where he continued his real estate career. He was active in the Realtor’s Farm and Land Institute and served as President of the North and South Dakota Chapter in 1985. He was a member of the Elks and the Eagles. In 1988, he retired from the real estate business. Chester and Ellen moved to Heritage House in New Rockford in February of 2009. Chester’s hobbies included fishing, golf, gardening, playing bridge and pinochle. He enjoyed traveling with Ellen, visiting almost every state and making several trips abroad. He is survived by his beloved wife Ellen, sons: Douglas, Cathay, ND, Donovan (Judy), Cathay, ND and Dennis (Ryma), Wheatland, ND; four grandchildren: Preston, Mike, Jordon and Kevin; six great grandchildren: Amzi, Haydon, Lucy, Bennett, Molly, and Judy Ellen; two sisters: Violet Seibold, Fessenden, ND, and Ruth (Ernie) Jacobson of Bend, OR. Chester was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Esther Anderson. At his request, Chester’s body was donated to the UND School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND.
Date and Time: Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 11:00 AM Interment: Prairie Home Cemetery (at a later date)
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Posted Condolences:
Name: Larry Jacobsen, sent on 12-15-09
Message: Dear Ellen, Douglas, Donovan, Dennis and family,
Donna, Griffin and I are very saddened by my uncles passing.
Some of my best memories as a child involved Uncle Chester. Two memories that I would like to share:
Chester was the first person who let me drive a car! This was way before I was of legal age and had to stand up in the car to press the gas. We were near to the house and when we started to move and i pressed on the gas, I turned the car hard to one side and pressed the gas. We ended up in a field, knocking down one of the crops(corn I think). I will never forget this.
The next experience was when we went on a big fishing trip to Minnesota for pike. We had the greatest time catching lots of fish. But what sticks in my mind the most was that Uncle Chester had on a pair of White Silk swim shorts that matched the color of his legs. I thought they were so funny (coming from a beach community near San Francisco).
My time with Chester and kids has always been an enriching experience. I wish that I could come to the service, but we are in a battle of our own with Dad having bypass surgery.
Please know that I am thinking of all of you and of Chester!
Big Hugs,
Larry, Donna and Griffin Jacobsen
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Name: Rueben & Lillian Junkert
Message: Always enjoyed Chester coming down to the Barber Shop.
He was always pleasant and had some great stories to tell He will be missed
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Name: Barb Braaten
Message: So to see Chester has passed away. I am the daughter of Rudolph Boschee who worked for him. You are all in our prayers.
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