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David D.
Chesak
1933 - 2013
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Full Name
David D. Chesak
Date of Birth
Wednesday, August 23rd, 1933
Date of Death
Saturday, November 9th, 2013
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Friday, November 15th, 2013 3:00pm - 8:00pm
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Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer
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403 N. Front St.
P.O. Box 160
Rensselaer, IN 47978
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A Lions Memorial Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. All times are Central Standard Time.
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013 11:00am
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St. Augustine Catholic Church
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318 N. McKinley Avenue
Rensselaer, IN 47978
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Mt. Calvary Cemetery
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