Memorials may be made to the Hastings Fire Department, PO Box 278, Hastings, Iowa 51540 or Hospice House, 7415 Cedar Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68124.
INTERMENT: Hastings Cemetery
In His grace, God has called Chester Joseph “Chet” Pijanowski, 84, of Hastings, Iowa, home to his eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2009. Chet was born on July 3rd, 1924 in Cicero, Illinois to Anthony and Stella Pijanowski.
Chet faithfully served his country during WW II receiving four overseas service bars while in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He was also decorated with one Silver Battle Star, Good Conduct Medal and the Word War II Victory Medal. Upon returning from the war, Chet was trained as a photo engraver and began his working career at the Chicago Tribune newspaper, along with his father and brothers. He was married shortly thereafter, took a job with the Milwaukee Journal, and moved his family to the area near Kenosha, Wisconsin. A few years later, Chet took a job with the Omaha World Herald where he worked for nearly 30 years. He served proudly as the night foreman in the photo engraving shop for much of that time. He subsequently moved his family to southwestern Iowa and settled into the area jut south of Hastings.
After his divorce, Chet dedicated his life to raising his kids as a single father. He was a devoted and selfless man. He was a talented craftsman and enjoyed all types of woodworking and carpentry. Following his retirement in 1994, Chet lived a peaceful life at his home in Hastings, Iowa. He enjoyed the simple things in life; a good joke, the company of his dogs, an occasional woodworking project, and watching his family enjoy a hearty meal together.
Preceding Chet in death were his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his children, C. Phillip Pijanowski of Bellevue, Nebraska; Daniel and wife Debra Pijanowski of Randolph, Iowa; Patrick and wife Carol Pijanowski of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Amy and husband Brad Brock of Omaha, Nebraska; 5 grandchildren, Heather, Amanda, Brian and Derrick Pijanowski, and Jackson White; 3 great-grandchildren, Therron and Trace Heywood, and Justin Trotter; and a host of friends.
Visitation:Tuesday, June 2, 2009
1:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Tuesday, June 2, 2009
2:00 PM
212 South Locust
Glenwood, IA51534
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