Ralph Warren Chesnut, age 100
February 5, 1922 – May 10, 2022
Ralph Warren Chesnut, age 100, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 AM – Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Shelbyville
Manor in Shelbyville, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM – Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois, with
Rick Britton officiating. Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery west of Latona, Illinois, with full military rites by the Jasper
Post #20 American Legion. Visitation will be held 1 hour before the service. In loving memory of Ralph, memorials may
be made to the Jasper County Cancer Fund PO Box 333 Newton, Illinois 62448. The obituary can be viewed and
condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Ralph was born on February 5, 1922, in Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Lawrence and Cora Ovle (Gossman) Chesnut.
He married Cressie Marcella Shamhart on July 31, 1948, in Olney, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on November
5, 2014.
Ralph had been a mechanic at Fehrenbacher Oldsmobile in Newton. He then farmed for many years and worked as a
farm mechanic.
Ralph served his county in the United States Army during WWII. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Ralph is survived by:
Daughter – Barbara (Richard) Sabino of Shelbyville, Illinois
Grandchildren – Shawn (Don) Gardner, Brian (Diane) Bunton and Robin (John) Rarrick
Sister – Donna (Leo) Galloway of Newton, Illinois
10 Great Grandchildren
5 Great Great Grandchildren
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Lavern Chesnut, wife, brother Dean Chesnut and sister Mae
Toppe.
