Chester Arthur Patton Obituary (1928

Chester Arthur Patton 93 of Niles, MI (formerly of Buchanan, Mi.) passed in the early morning of October 15, 2021 from a short illness. Up until then he drove his car daily and rode his bike. He was born to Chester and Carrie Patton in Buchanan, MI on August 22, 1928. He was the first son of 7 children. He attended Galien High School and graduated in 1947. He loved playing Basketball and was on the Varsity Team for 5 years. He also played Baseball and ran tack. After graduation, Chester worked at Clark Equipment for a time then he joined the Navy. Serving in the Korean Conflict from 1949 to 1953 serving on the USS Power. Chester worked various jobs early in his life. He ended up at Freuhaulf Trailer in South Bend, IN. Starting as a mechanic and ending as a foreman. At 55, he retired to devote his time to The Mini Super a Convience Store in Buchanan with his wife, Ramona Shirley Patton. He was proud of having the coldest beer in town. They spent 25yrs working together. He also had his own cleaning business. Chester married the love of his life R. Shirley (Mitch) Patton on November 7, 1954. They were married for almost 65 years. Shirley proceed him in death on 7/22/2019. In retirement, Chester and Shirley enjoyed going to their cabin in Baldwin, MI, driving their motor home around the country, going to casino's, and watching sports on TV. Chester was a member of the American Legion Post 51 and the Masons. Chester is survived by his brother, Donald of Statesville, NC; children, Chester III, Rodger, Jeff, Denise, Chris (Maria) and Carla of the Niles, Buchanan area; 7 grandchildren, Nicole, Nicholas, Chelsea, Victoria, Gabrielle, Abigail and Chris; 2 great-grandchildren, Addison, and Silver. Funeral service for Chester will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will begin two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.