Chester A Verran Jr.
Chester A. Verran Jr., 77, a resident of Toivola, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side following a lengthy illness.
He was born on July 2, 1948, in Hancock, MI, a son of the late Chester A. and Dorothy (Sleeman) Verran. Chester was raised in Trimountain and was a graduate of Jeffers High School with the class of 1966. Following high school, Chester worked at the Red Jacket Mine for a short time. He also attended Wisconsin Indian Technological School in Superior, Wisconsin for a few years.
Mr. Verran was united in marriage to Theresa Richard. While raising two children, the couple moved to make their home in Superior, Wisconsin. A while after Therea and Chester parted, he was united in marriage to the former Starr Fitch on March 27, 1982. The couple resided in the Superior, WI, area and since 1998 had made their home in Toivola. On January 25, 2015, Starr preceded Chester in death.
Chester had worked for several manufacturing companies in the Superior, WI area and retired from CUDA Corporation locally. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, doing woodworking projects, and spending time with his family. While residing in Superior, he was active with the Clear Creek Muzzle Loading Club, and locally he was a former member of the Toivola Volunteer Fire Department.
Preceding him in death were the love of his life and wife, Starr; his parents; his brother Sam (Nancy) Verran; his brothers-in-law, Ray Karppinen and Randy Fitch; and his niece Tina Strack.
Surviving are: His children: Lisa (Russell) Harvey, Tom Verran, Andy (Delene) Verran; His grandchildren: Chris (Cariann) Kinn, Ashley Kinn, Richard Verran, Novelyn Verran, & MiKenna Verran; His great-grandchildren: Logan, Mara, and Aiden; His sister: Dorothy Karppinen; His brothers: Ed (Pam) Verran & Donny (Sue) Verran; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Footnote: Chet passed away in the late hours of Sunday the 20th while in home hospice care. By the time the hospice nurse arrived to officially pronounce his passing, it was after midnight on the 21st.
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