Chest Scott ZornChester Scott Zorn, 95, of Pierceton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
Chet was born Nov, 2, 1926, near Warsaw, the son of the late John C. and Myrtle Wolfe Zorn. He attended Pierceton High School and went on to serve his country proudly in the U.S. Army during World WarII, from 1944 until 1946 in the Pacific Theatre, where he was awarded medals for the Philippine Liberation and the Occupation of Japan.
On Oct. 26, 1946, Chet married Viola A. Jones Zorn; she preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2014, after 67 years of marriage.
Chester formerly worked for Perry Machinery in Pierceton and later for Arnolt Corp. where he retired as a machinist supervisor. He was a member of Warsaw Church of God, past commander at the VFW James Sittler Post 1126, where served on the Color Guard and was past commander of the American Legion Menzie-Reece Post 258, where he served on the Honor Guard; he also served a six-year term as district commander for the Sons of the VFW. Chet loved the time he spent with family and friends and he enjoyed gardening, camping and fishing.
He is survived by his daughters: Sharon (Tom) Swartz, of Atwood; Kathy (Pat) Stevens, of Warsaw; and Kimberly (Nick) Heinold, of Pierceton; sons: Chester (Karen) Zorn, of Leesburg; and Randy (Jeannie) Zorn, of Kimmell; grandchildren: Steven (Deea) Breeden, Brian (Christina) Breeden, Glen (Penny) Zorn, Kristi (Craig) Brown and Matthew (Steph) Stevens, all of Warsaw; Jennifer (Tony) Hutchens and Kari (Thad) Horton, both of Houston, Texas; Tina (John) Anderson and Randall “Andy” (Miranda) Zorn, both of Leesburg; Albert Zorn, in South Carolina; Tyler Campbell, of Ligonier; James (Dani) Stevens II, of Woodville, Texas; Kristopher Heinold and Derek (Courtney) Heinold, both of Pierceton; Nicholas (Mary) Heinold, of South Whitley; 31 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife Viola, Chet was also preceded in death by sons, John Zorn and Richard Zorn; sisters: Ester, Blanch, Georgia and Wilma; brothers: Jack and Eugene; a granddaughter and a great-grandson.
Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with Rev. Jerry Yoder officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery with military honors.
The family’s preferred memorial is the Lewy Body Dementia Association, online at www.lbda.org, or by mail at 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn GA 30047.
To share a remembrance of Chet or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
