Chester H. Sans, 95 of Thawville, passed away at 12:22 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Heritage Manor, Gibson City.

A private family burial will be held at Ridgeland Twp. Cemetery, Thawville with Rev. John Hauck officiating. Military honors  will be accorded by the Thawville American Legion Tracy Smith Post 700. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements.

Chester was born February 2, 1925 in Roberts the son of Charles A. and Cora L. Brown Sans. He married Aldene Tornowski September 27, 1947 at the United Methodist Church, Roberts. She preceded him in death December 17, 2020.

He is survived by two sons Alan (Sandy) Sans of Bloomington, Dode (Debbie) Sans of Paxton, three daughters Phyllis (Lloyd) Flessner of Roberts, Becky Milstead of Frankfort, Indiana, Cheryl (Brett) Keiper of Mount Joliet, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and a sister Mary (Lee) Cordes of Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one grandson, one great grandchild, two brothers, two sisters and a son-in-law.

Chester graduated from Roberts Township High School in 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1943-46 serving in the Pacific Theater in 1945 aboard the USS Intrepid (CV-11) as an aircraft Ordnance Man. He was a member of the Tracy Smith Post 700 American Legion.

He enjoyed playing cards and participating in the Thawville Legion activities.

Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor's choice. Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com .