Chester Norman Mcdonough

Chester Norman McDonough, 88, of Port Charlotte, Florida, died peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017, in Port Charlotte. Chester was born November 27th, 1928, in Adams Township, Iowa, to the late Chester C. and Mary B. (nee Perkins) McDonough. As soon as Chester was of Military age, like so many young men during World War II, he entered into Military service to fight for his country. Chester served in the U.S. Navy aboard the battleship, the U.S.S. Iowa (BB61) until he was discharged at the end of World War II. Following his return from military service, his life would eventually lead him to meet and wed Miss Ann C. Rosedale of Marshalltown, Iowa, in 1952. Together, he and Ann raised three daughters. They lived in Des Moines, Iowa, before moving to Port Charlotte, where they have resided for more than 31 years. Chester worked for the former Edison Community College in Charlotte County, until his retirement. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ann, daughters, Beverly Ann (Spouse Scott) Lindgren, Pamela Karen (Spouse Dennis) Curtis, and Carole Jean Ponx, all of Port Charlotte; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; a brother, Marion Jim McDonough of Iowa, and numerous extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, and a grandson. Funeral services and burial will be held in Marshalltown, Iowa at a later time. Memorials may be directed to either the Stavanger Friends Church or to the Stavanger Cemetery. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Chester and his family