RACINE – Chester Walter Andersen DDS, age 94, passed away on April 9, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Racine, Chester was born April 14, 1928, son of Walter K and Lillian (Helding) Andersen.  A 1946 graduate of Washington Park High School Chester immediately enlisted in the Army and served in Tokyo Japan attached to General Douglas MacArthur's Honor Guard.   Upon discharge Chet entered college graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1954.  Co-founding Racine Dental Group in 1969, Dr. Andersen practiced Dentistry for 30 years, retiring in 1984.

Chet loved golfing, trapshooting, fishing, and hunting of all types.  He and Marion enjoyed playing bridge, square dancing, and traveling with friends.

Enjoying 66 years of marriage Chester married Marion A. Mathiesen in 1949 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church where they were lifelong members.  Chet is survived by sons, David and wife Denise of Colorado, Jerry and wife Terry of Racine, Glenn and wife Bev of Waupaca and daughter Cindi Due of Racine.  He is further survived by grandchildren Carli (David) Gray, Tami Jacobson, Jacob (Jessica) Andersen, Nicholas Andersen, Michael Andersen, Jennifer Matrise, Jason Baumeister; two great-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Marion in 2015 and brother, Darrell.

Heartfelt appreciation to Anna Hart for four years of excellent constant loving care of Chet.

Service Details

Relatives and friends may meet at Draeger Langendorf Funeral Home 4600 County Line Road, Racine on Thursday, April 13, 2023, for a visitation from 12-1 p.m.

A procession to West Lawn Memorial Park will follow for a graveside service and Military Honors.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to Healthcare Network.org would be appreciated by the family.