Chester “Chet” A. Hall, 78, passed away early morning April 21, 2025. Chet was born on June 22, 1946, to Mary Elizbeth (Eversole) Hall and Trevis Lee Hall of Miami, FL. Chet’s family moved to Gardner, IL where he grew into adulthood through Gardner-South Wilmington High School. He graduated from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL, and later attained a Masters of Public Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago. He started work in law enforcement for the police departments of Hinsdale, IL, Addison, IL, and DuPage County, IL before becoming the Chief of Police in Warrenville, IL and later Shawnee, KS. Police work was his passion as he saw great value in helping accident victims and those in need. He worked the remaining years of his career at FedEx Freight and retired to settle in Vero Beach, FL.
Through police work, Chet became accomplished in the practices of karate and boxing. He was especially proud when he had the opportunity to become a boxing judge and meet celebrities in the sport like James “Buster” Douglas.
Chet is survived by his sister Mary Lee Howard; his children Gina Lofgren (Rich) and Caleb Hall (Nicole Niehues); grandchildren Amanda Lofzewski (Lawrence), Abigail Sasse (Grant), and Melanie Lofgren; great grandchildren Linnea Lofzewski and Edith Sasse; nephews Jack Howard (Lynda) and Jay Howard; niece Janelle Gray; and several grandnieces and grandnephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to the Pelican Island Audubon Society.
A memorial service will be held in Illinois at a later date.