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Chester Earl “Chet” Abel

Birth	:	11 Sep 1935 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2019 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Cromwell Cemetery, Cromwell, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0456543, -94.4616928
Description	:	Chester "Chet" Earl Abel, the son of Abner Earl and Gladys Olevia (Worden) Abel, was born September 11, 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Chet’s family moved from Walnut, Iowa to a farm west of Creston, in 1945, where he would reside the rest of his life. He graduated from Cromwell High School with the class of 1953. Chet would then begin farming on his own, growing grain and raising cattle and hogs, a passion that would last a lifetime. He was a proud... Read More	Chester "Chet" Earl Abel, the son of Abner Earl and Gladys Olevia (Worden) Abel, was born September 11, 1935 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Chet’s family moved from Walnut, Iowa to a farm west of Creston, in 1945, where he would reside the rest of his life. He graduated from Cromwell High School with the class of 1953. Chet would then begin farming on his own, growing grain and raising cattle and hogs, a passion that would last a lifetime. He was a proud veteran, joining the National Guard in 1955 and serving until 1961. On October 2, 1960 Chet married Betty Joan Kralik in Cromwell. Two boys, Rodney and Brady, would bless this marriage. Chet was a member of the Cromwell United Church of Christ, Maple Hill Cemetery Board, and the Creston Eagles. He was active in the Douglas Boosters 4-H club. He and Betty were members of the Silver Circle Club with First National Bank in Creston and enjoyed their trips with the club. He was a former member of the Creston Elks, Creston Lions Club, Creston Feed and Grain Board, and the Union County Pork Producers. In 1985, he and Betty were named Master Pork Producers for the State of Iowa. He enjoyed TV westerns and driving the countryside looking at the crops and livestock. Chet also enjoyed dancing with Betty. Family visits were very special to him and so were phone conversations with family and friends. Left to cherish Chet’s memory is his wife, Betty; two sons, Rodney (Marla) and Brady; four grandchildren: Jarod (Karlea), Jordan, Kelsey and Megan; sisters: Loretta, Mary Ann, Bertha “Bert” and Carol (Jack); sisters-in-law: Donna and Carol; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding Chet in death were his parents; mother and father-in-law, Hazel and Harold Kralik; brother, Kenneth Abel; sisters: Evelyn Abel and Beverly Abel Mohr; sister-in-law, Darlene Abel; brothers-in-law: Gaylord Doonan, Arnold Petersen, Willard “Bud” Bryant, Dale Purdum, William “Bill” Mohr, Dale Standley, and Eugene Kralik; niece, Linda Doonan Arhrenholtz; nephews: Michael Abel, David Standley, Michael Kralik and James Doonan. “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. “ – John 14:27A

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Chester Earl “Chet” Abel's memorial is located at: Cromwell Cemetery, Cromwell, Union County, USA.
When did Chester Earl “Chet” Abel death?
Chester Earl “Chet” Abel death on 5 Jan 2019 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0456543
Longitude: -94.4616928

Family Members:

Parent

Abner Earl Abel

(1901 - 1963)

Gladys Worden Abel

(1901 - 1998)

Siblings

Loretta J Abel Doonan Petersen

(1922 - 2019)

Evelyn R Abel

(1925 - 1984)

Kenneth E Abel

(1928 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cromwell Cemetery
Cromwell, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0456543, -94.4616928

2. Lytles Grove Cemetery
Cromwell, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0190010, -94.4309998

3. Summit Cemetery
Prescott, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0283012, -94.5291977

4. Calvary Cemetery
Creston, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0579987, -94.3899994

5. Spaulding Center Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1139984, -94.4179993

6. Graceland Cemetery
Creston, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0369987, -94.3519974

7. Stringtown Cemetery
Stringtown, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9796982, -94.5663986

8. McDuffie Cemetery
Kent, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9500008, -94.4110031

9. Bohemian National Cemetery
Williamson, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1152992, -94.5714035

10. Ide Cemetery
Creston, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9770012, -94.3499985

11. Old Evergreen Cemetery
Prescott, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0321500, -94.6051500

12. Prairie Lawn Cemetery
Spaulding, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1360016, -94.3759995

13. Rose Hill Cemetery
Nevinville, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1549988, -94.5049973

14. Mount Zion Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0863991, -94.6031036

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Prescott, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0299988, -94.6136017

16. Grove Chapel Cemetery
Kent, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9350110, -94.3947670

17. Old Jerusalem Cemetery
Creston, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1159401, -94.3084335

18. Salem Cemetery
Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9467010, -94.5843964

19. Morgan Cemetery
Kent, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.4520035

20. Harmony Cemetery
Shannon City, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9370003, -94.3359985

21. Bruning Cemetery
Kent, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9049988, -94.4069977

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Creston, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1139984, -94.2839966

23. County Home Cemetery
Creston, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0449982, -94.2590027

24. Orient Cemetery
Orient, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2080002, -94.4160004