Chester W. “Chet” Wyss, age 99, of Monroe, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Aster Assisted Living in Monroe. Chet was born on April 9, 1925 in Monroe, the son of Walter E. and Kathryn (Grimm) Wyss. He attended Iliff Rural School and Monroe High School. Chet was united in marriage to Alice M. Signer on February 15, 1947 at St. John’s Church in Monroe. The couple farmed in Monroe for several years before moving to their farm in Rock City, IL, in 1954. They moved back to Monroe in 2014.
As a young man, Chet was always building balsam wood planes. After obtaining his pilot’s license in 1946, Chet and Alice traveled all over the United States and Canada. He and his wife were active members of the International, Illinois, and Wisconsin Flying Farmer Chapters since 1960 with Chet named “Man of the Year” of the WI chapter. He last flew his plane at age 89. He was a member of St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, Davis, IL, and other than flying, Chet enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting.
He will be dearly missed by his two daughters, Sharon “Sherry” Regez (Gary Hanson) of Browntown, Annie (Dave) Silaggi of Galena, IL; daughter-in-law, Sue Wyss of Monroe; four grandchildren, Brad Phillips, Kim Ozee (Scot Shadle), Erika Waterman, Dana (David) Herrick; seven greatgrandchildren, Trinity, Skylar, Hope, Falyn, Lilly, Hannah, Harper; eight great greatgrandchildren; sisters-in-law, Janice Wyss, Marian Kundert; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alice, in 2021; son, Curt W. Wyss, in 2016; great-greatgranddaughter, Brynnle; and brothers, Carl, Delbert, Dan, and Roy.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna, Davis, IL, with Pastor Scott Naevestad officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Church Cemetery. Visitation will preceded the service on Tuesday, Jan. 21st, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials are suggested in Chets’ name to St. Paul Church, Aster Assisted Living, or St. Croix Hospice. The NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net
Chets’ family would like to thank Pastor Scott, St. Croix Hospice, and the staff at Aster for all their love and support.
