- Date Of Birth: August 30, 1922
- Date Of Death: July 16, 2013
- State: Illinois
Born August 30, 1922 in Lee Center, Ill., the son of Benjamin Franklin and Minnie Louise (nee Ebert) Chesley, he went home to the Lord, Tuesday, July 16 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He married Doris J.
Percy served his country with honor from 1942-1945 in the armed forces during World War II overseas in Europe and North Africa. Upon arrival home, he met the woman that would become everything he adored: wife of nearly 64 years, Doris.
Percy and Doris were inseparable and volunteered much time and energy at the Batavia Moose Lodge.
Percy provided for his family while employed at Ben & Lou’s Garage as a mechanic from 1945-1971. He then became employed by The City of Geneva and retired as the Superintendant of Streets and Walks in 1986.
Upon the loss of his beloved wife, Percy spent weeks at a time in Texas enjoying and adoring the love of Doris’ siblings, nieces and nephews. Percy was a friend to all, always providing a nod and smile, opening his heart and home to company. He had not only a full and generous but also an extremely remarkable life. To know him was truly to love him.
Percy was a member of The American Legion Post 75, VFW Post 1197 and Moose Lodge #682.
He is survived by five children, Steven Ray (Rita) Chesley of Yardley, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his wife Doris, his parents, brothers, Benjamin, George, Charles and Lawrence and sisters Pearl and Hazel.
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