Chester R.

"Chet" Moore

Chester "Chet" Ray Moore, age 65, was welcomed into Heaven Saturday, August 20th following a brief illness with cancer.

Chet was born on September 11, 1956 to the late June Sutton and Gene Moore. During a blizzard on December 10, 1977, Chet married the love of his life, Pamela "Pam" Rae Thomas, who survives. Chet is also survived by his pride and joys, Amy (Mark) Woodring and Cheryl (Aaron) Eddy. He was also blessed with five treasures- Kalvin, Mia, and Livi Woodring, and Mason and Ayla Eddy.

Chet was an employee of General Motors in Defiance for 44 years spending the last several years in the Water Treatment Plant until retiring in 2020. After retirement, Chet was employed by Integrity Ford driving cars and the Village of Paulding mowing grass in the summer.

Chet believed in living life to the fullest surrounded by those he loved. He never met a stranger, enjoyed boisterous conversations, cheered on the Buckeyes, and was always willing to offer assistance to anyone. Chet had a competitive spirit that he passed on to his daughters. If they happened to beat him at something he would insist on "best out of three." Once he was victorious he would remind them that he "was the Champion of Paulding County" in whatever they were playing, He truly lived up to their adage "My Dad is my hero".

Chet is also survived by siblings: Richard (Susan) Moore, Payne, OH; Mitchell Moore, Los Angeles, CA;  Dennis (Faith) Moore, Bonita Springs, FL;  Lynn (Karen) Moore, Fort Wayne, IN;  Glenn (Amber) Neal, Peoria, IL; stepsiblings: Allen Freeman, Jeanne Kinkle, Frank, Debbie, Cindy, Dora, and Lori; half sister, Angie Forrer; sister-in-law, Pat Taylor; and his beloved dogs, Minnie and Millie.

Along with his mother, Chet is also preceded in death by stepfathers, George Eddie Freeman and Virgil Taylor; step brother, Randall Taylor.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Paulding.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 1:00 PM until time of services on Thursday at the church.

Chet did not enjoy dressing up, so to honor him please wear a Chet's Champs, Ohio State, or something else of comfort if attending his viewing or service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Chet's memory to the Paulding County Animal Shelter, 13387 US 127, Paulding, OH 45879 or Northwest Ohio Chapter – Ronald McDonald House, 3883 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43606.