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Mr. Chester “Chet” Earl Davis

December 7, 1919 - September 18, 2019

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Visitation
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, West Lafayette Chapel
1184 Sagamore Pkwy W.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Saturday 9/21, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, West Lafayette Chapel
1184 Sagamore Pkwy W.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Saturday 9/21, 2:00 pm

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Pond Grove Cemetery
Saturday 9/21

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Memorial

Chester “Chet” Earl Davis, 99, of Lafayette died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital.
He was born December 7, 1919 on the family farm in Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County to the late Hobart Abram and Daisy Marie (Eberle) Davis. He was a 1938 graduate of Pine Village High School. He was drafted into the United States Army in May 1942 and served in the Battle of Normandy and the Rhineland Invasion, as well as in Northern France, Germany, and Central Europe. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart for his service. He was honorably discharged in September 1945. Chet was a grain farmer but also had some livestock at one point. On February 14, 1948, Chet married the love of his life, Virginia A. Schwamberger at the United Methodist Church in Otterbein. Virginia preceded him in death on November 27, 2017.
He was a member of the Otterbein United Methodist Church and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). He was Past Director of the Jasper County Co-op. Chet enjoyed fishing, Cubs baseball, Purdue sports, gardening, and playing Euchre. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports.
He is survived by his 3 daughters, Linda (David) Swank of Lafayette, Carol (John) Bisher of Romney, and Sharon Davis of Lafayette; 4 grandchildren, Gregory (Rachel) Swank of Lafayette, Megan (Randy) Martin of Lafayette, Lindsay (Brian) Foster of Brownsburg, Brett (Kelsey) Bisher of Darlington; and 5 great- grandchildren, Kailyn and Brody Martin, Arabella and Evelyn Swank, and Cannon Bisher.
Along with his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Davis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chet’s name may be given to the Otterbein United Methodist Church, 405 E. Oxford St., Otterbein, IN 47970. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 11:00 am until time of service at 2:00 pm, Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, West Lafayette Chapel, 1184 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette with Pastor Ben Cassiday officiating.
Interment will follow at Pond Grove Cemetery in Otterbein.

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, West Lafayette Chapel
1184 Sagamore Pkwy W.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
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Saturday 9/21, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, West Lafayette Chapel
1184 Sagamore Pkwy W.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Map
Saturday 9/21, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pond Grove Cemetery
Saturday 9/21
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Chester “Chet” Earl Davis, 99, of Lafayette died Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at IU Health Arnett Hospital. He was born December 7, 1919 on the family farm in Shelby Township, Tippecanoe County to the late Hobart Abram and Daisy Marie (Eberle) Davis. He was a 1938 graduate of Pine Village High School. He was draftedContinue Reading

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Gene and Colleen Yarnal left a message on September 23, 2019:
Janet. Please accept our condolences for you uncle Chet.
Gene and Colleen Yarnal left a message on September 23, 2019:
Sharon, Linda & Carol. We are so sorry to see the passing of your Father. Chet was a good man and loved by all who knew him.
KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY left a message on September 21, 2019:
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE OSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY left a message on September 21, 2019:
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Janet and Dave Bechman left a message on September 21, 2019:
We are sorry for you loss. We enjoyed getting to know Chet. We know you will miss him. He leaves a wonderful legacy in his family. HIs life touched so many. May your memories bring comfort and peace. We will keep you in our prayers.
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Jeff & Kim Oliver left a message on September 21, 2019:
Chet was a Great guy we will miss seeing him working out in his yard keeping everything neat the neighborhood won't be the same God gained a Great one.
Steven R. Rowe left a message on September 21, 2019:
Condolences to all Chet's daughters. Your Mom and Dad were both such nice and pleasant people.
Anne Leighty left a message on September 19, 2019:
Very saddened to hear of Chet passing. A truly wonderful and kind person!
Darlene Walters left a message on September 19, 2019:
So sorry for the loss of Chet. Such a great person!
Judith Hinds left a message on September 19, 2019:
I am so sorry to hear of Chet's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of your Mother and Father and your whole family. God's Blessings for all. Chet and Virginia are together again.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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