Chester "Chip" A. Walther, Jr., age 86, of Munster, IN passed away on Monday August 18, 2025.

Chester is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith; Children: Chuck (Denise) Walther, Julie (Mike) Hylek; grandchildren: Lauren Walther, Jessie Walther, Sydney (Noelle) Walther, Jason Hylek and Matthew Hylek; great granddaughter, Jordyn Walther; sister, Karyl (late James "Dick) Cochran; several nieces nephews and cousins; special life-long friend, Doug Walker; and his grand dogs: Sadie, Jordy, Harley, Smoky, Macy, Sam, Fritz, Ella, Shadow and Scooby.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Chester Sr., and Cleo Walther; father and mother-in-law, Charles "Ray" and Viola Collier.

A Funeral Service will take place on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond with Pastor Adrian Krebs of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville.

Friends are invited to visit with the family at LaHayne Funeral Home on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM.

Chester was a retired machinist with United Airlines and a Marine Corp Veteran.  His lifelong passion was any and everything to do with airplanes, including flying.  He was a lifetime member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Munster.  Chester was animal lover and loved spending time with his family.  He enjoyed helping others and often offered the best advice. He will be missed deeply by all who love him.

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