- Date Of Birth: August 8, 1933
- Date Of Death: August 26, 2018
- State: Maryland
Chester Robert Patchell (Ches), 85 of North East, MD, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018.
A lifelong resident of North East, he was born on August 8, 1933, the son of the late William Thomas and the Mary (Nickle) Patchell.
A proud veteran of the Korean War, Ches served in the U.S. Navy until 1955. He then worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground retiring after 38 years of service.
Ches was a gentle man with a good sense of humor who loved his family. He loved bowling, golf, all sports and managed Little League Teams for quite a few years. He and his wife enjoyed bingo, cards, croquet and loved his trips to Las Vegas.
A longtime member of Hart’s UM Church, Elk Neck Ches loved being a part of all their activities, the Peach Festival, making Easter Eggs and just enjoying their great fellowship.
He is survived by his wife: Marjorie Ann (Alexander) Patchell; their children: Kenneth Patchell (Stephanie) of Lynchburg, VA, Tracey Patchell (Sheri) of North East, MD, Dana Krauss (Steve) of North East, MD; grandchildren: Brianne Friberg (Brian), Shaun Patchell (Raquel), Jennie Patchell, Kristine Woodworth (Daniel), Michael Patchell, Brooke Krauss, Taylor Krauss; and 2 great grandchildren: Keenan Friberg and Stella Patchell.
In addition to his parents, Ches was preceded by a son: Russell Patchell and a brother: William C. Patchell.
