Chester L Maines Obituary
The memory of Chester L Maines of Rapid City, South Dakota, who passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Chester L Maines to pay them a last tribute.
As Chester departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Chester may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Chester leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Burtis Maines and Virgie Mae Maines (Bumbarger); and his wife Bev. He is survived by: his children, Margaret Cameron (Cole), Judy Jeromin (Mark), Kathryn Anderson (Loren), Steven Maines (Lavonna), Diane Maines (Tom) and Sandy Buresh (Dave); and his sisters, Bertha Buck of Pennsylvania and Helen Cupp of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and some great great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Kirk Funeral Home (1051 E Minnesota St, Rapid City, SD 57701). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 12:30 PM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785).
