Jeffrey Dale Chester, a 58-year-old white male, was born on March 26, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. At the time of his death, he resided in Cahokia, Illinois. Jeff was the owner of Metro East Sewer, a business he managed for several years. He had a passion for spending time at home with his dogs, taking car rides to visit friends, and participating in karaoke sessions. Above all, he cherished moments spent with his grandchildren.
On September 12, 2020, Jeffrey was found deceased at his residence in Cahokia. The circumstances surrounding his death were not detailed in the available sources. He is survived by his sons, Josh Chester and Jeffery Chester; his daughter, Amber Schlemmer; and his grandchildren, Zoe Chester, Makenna Chester, Colton Chester, Ajah Rhoades, Baby Rhoades, Kalli Reidthaler, and Kinlee Chester. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Alvie Chester Sr., and his sisters, Frances S. Parsons and Donna Flores. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray H. Chester Sr. and Mary Rose Chester; his sister, Melinda Kay Blakely; and his brothers, Raymond H. Chester Jr., James A. Jones, and Richard E. Chester.
A memorial visitation was held on September 26, 2020, at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, Illinois, followed by a memorial service. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees were required to adhere to CDC guidelines, including wearing masks and practicing social distancing. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requested that memorial contributions be directed to them, in care of Leesman Funeral Home.
While some sources list East St. Louis, Illinois, as the location of Jeffrey's death, the majority indicate that he passed away at his residence in Cahokia, Illinois. There is no publicly available information regarding any arrests or suspects related to his death.
