Chester A. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Chester A. Johnson Age 73 Grand Junction Passed away Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at his home. Chester was born February 18, 1949 in South Haven, son of the late Arthur and Eloise Johnson and had lived in the area his entire life. Chester honorably served his country as a member of the US Army. He fought in Vietnam as a member of the 146th Infantry and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion, the VFW and Moose Lodge. Chester went on to work until retirement for Bloomingdale Public Schools after 30 years of dedicated service, He was an avid baseball fan and was known by many as "Chet the Jet" where he was an active member of the House of David baseball team playing multiple games each week. Chester loved cars, even racing them in his younger days. Surviving are his siblings, Lonny Johnson, Louise (Wayne) Nelson, Elizabeth "Beth" (Ed Bowen) Taylor; nieces and nephews, Carl "Tony" Johnson, Joshua Taylor, Terry Johnson, Sally Germinder, Debbie McCormick, Brian Garpow, Tonda Johnson, Mark Johnson; many great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including a special cousin / sister, Signe Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Theodore "Ted" Johnson and Carl Johnson. Following his wishes cremation has taken place. The family will meet friends on Thursday, June 9th at the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home, www.dlmillerfuneralhome.com, from 10 AM until time of memorial service at Noon. Inurnment will take place in Ft. Custer National Cemetery with full military honors on Thursday, June 16th at 9:30 AM. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Salvation Army.

Chester A. Johnson

February 18, 1949 - June 1, 2022