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Chester Walter Andersen, DDS

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Apr 14, 1928 – Apr 9, 2023

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.  

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

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.

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  1. Kim and Keith Nelson says

    April 10, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss.I’ll always remember his laugh . Sending Love to all

  2. Thomas Linstroth says

    April 12, 2023 at 9:03 am

    Tom and Judy Linstroth, My condolences in Chets passing. I was one of his partners at the Racine Dental Group for many years. He was the organizing force in the original group which I understood to be the first one of its kind in Wisconsin. His foresight built what is today with the new building one of the largest independent Doctor owned group in the state. I always stop to look at the old pictures in the entry of the new building and remember the good times and laughs we had at our monthly meetings. He will be sadly missed, but will always be in my thoughts.

  3. Donna Hayes DPM says

    April 12, 2023 at 9:31 am

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. I did not know Dr Anderson, but I’m friends with Cindi- so sorry for your loss.

  4. Sandy and Wayne Kavaliauskas says

    April 12, 2023 at 11:27 am

    We enjoyed sharing the pew with Chet, going to concerts with Chet and Marian, hearing about their winters in Texas, and visiting in their home. We will remember him for a long time.

  5. Melanie Zelinger says

    May 22, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Here it is May and I just found out that Chet has passed. I remember many fond family get togethers. I am sure our parents are now playing bridge once again. Love to all.

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Lisa Burczyk

My husband, Tom, died on Jan. 24, 2015. From that life-changing day and still now, Gary and his sons have been at my side taking care of me, advising me, and guiding me with their sensitive, caring, and efficient expertise. I have heard from friends and family how perfect and wonderful the funeral service was (it was a blur for me), and I have the beautiful obit, memorial booklets, CD rom of slide show, celebration candle, portrait, and even personalized thank you cards to provide memories and comfort during difficult days ahead. My heart is full of thanks and appreciation to Gary Langendorf and his entire family.

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