Chester Andrew Reddell, 95 of Van Buren passed away Tuesday, September 09, 2014 in a local hospital. He was a Mail Handler for Kansas City Terminal Railway. He was a longtime resident of Crawford County. He enjoyed camping, metal detecting and woodworking. He was preceded in death by both parents, John and Arizona (Freeman) Reddell; six sisters & brothers and two grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 10 AM Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Gracelawn Cemetery Pavilion in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Albertine “Tina” (Cowell) Reddell of the home; two daughters, Virginia Marsh of Porter, OK, Rita Reddell of Van Buren; two sons, Cecil Reddell of Dover, AR, Steve Reddell of Peculiar, MO; five grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Family will visit with relatives and friends Friday, September 12, 2014 from 6-8 P.M. at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.