Lee Virgil Chesnick, 82, of Old Appleton, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born November 13, 1942, in St. Louis. to Charles Louis and Catherine Margaret (Kittle) Southard.
Lee and Judy Darlene Northcutt were married on May 5, 1970, in Mountain Home, Ark. She preceded him in death on October 2, 2020.
Lee was a United States Army Vietnam veteran. He was an over-the-road truck driver and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, American Legion Post 133, and V.F.W. Post 4282, both in Perryville.
Lee enjoyed spending time with his wife and children.
Survivors include five sons and one daughter, Larry (Robin) Lozier of Cape Girardeau, Brian (Sheila) Chesnick of Fenton, Chris (Lisa) Lozier of Ozark, Donald (Stephanie) Lozier of Tucson, Az, Lee Chesnick of Tucson, Az, Michael Chesnick of Old Appleton, 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Visitation was from 8:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek with Rev. Michael Benz officiating.
Burial was at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Apple Creek, with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post 133 and Delta Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to Missouri National Veterans Memorial or American Legion Post 133.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
