CHESS, John Joseph. Sr. age 86 of Omaha, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2007 John was a WWII Veteran and served in the Coast Guard during the Pacific Theater He was a very active member of the Benson American Legion post 112 and a past Quartermaster of VFW post 2503 He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Patricia M. Chess Son, Daniel Son-In-Law Henry Soltys Survived by, Sons and Daughters-In-Law, J ohn and Sheri Chess, Lincoln, NE Jim and Marybeth Chess, Marietta, GA Daughters and Sons-In-Law, Michele Soltys, Omaha Patty and Bill Albrecht, Maynard, IA 18 Grandchildren 18 Great Grandchildren Sister and Brother-In-Law Emma and Alvin Nissen Sisters-In-Law Connie Morse Betty Brubaker Special Friends, Dee Harkins of Omaha Molly Witt of Omaha In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in John’s name to St. Bernards Catholic School Visitation Sunday 5-8:00PM with Wake service at 7:00PM St. Bernards Catholic Church 3601 N 65th St Funeral Mass Monday 10:30AM St. Bernards Catholic Church Interment, St. Johns Catholic Cemetery, 7506 S. 36th Street Bellevue. Braman Mortuary 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-2171