Chester Ihde Obituary (2017)

Chester Emil Ihde, age 94, of Reedsburg, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Sauk County Health Care Center. Chet was born to Albert and Virginia Ihde on the family farm west of Reedsburg. He married Hildred Hewson in 1955, they had two sons: Steven and Kurt. Chet worked the family farm until retirement when they moved across the road. He loved music, hunting, fishing, traveling and competition of all kinds. His greatest joy in life was watching his grandchildren compete and succeed. Chester was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Donald; sisters: Ruby Meyer and Illeen Shannon; his son: Steven and granddaughter: Boisie. He is survived by his wife: Hildred; sister: Bertha and Don Elwood; son: Kurt and Joyce; grandchildren: Nathan and Justina; Nicholas and Danica; Mckinzie and Eric Frank; Neil and Jake Ihde; four great grandchildren: Kapri, Milo, Porter and Emory; along with a large loving family of nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of the life of Chester Ihde will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the old Lime Ridge High School, 308 West Maple Street in Lime Ridge. Chester's family would like to thank everyone at the Sauk County Health Care Center for their support and kindness. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Saturday December 16, 2017 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. old Lime Ridge High School - Lime Ridge