Russell Gilbert Chester Jr. Obituary
Russell Gilbert Chester Jr. (Brunswick, Ohio) passed away on July 22, 2026. Russell, born on August 6, 1947, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Gilbert Chester Jr. to show support.
Russell will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Russell will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Russell’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell G. Chester Sr. and Elizabeth "Betty" Eucker Chester. He is survived by: his wife Pamela J. Huggins; his children, Sally Chester Pruitt of Parma, Ohio and Ted Chester (Julie) of Medina, Ohio; his grandchildren, Keifer Pruitt, Ilexis Pruitt, Elizabeth Chester and Charlotte Chester; his sister Megan Pickett; and his brother-in-law Gary Huggins (Deb). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or another organization dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease.
