He was born July 4, 1963 in Coon Rapids to Chester R. Smith Sr., and Dixie Smith, and was the youngest of three children.
Chet graduated from Anoka in 1981. From there, he studied Culinary at Anoka Vocational Tec.
He will be missed more than words can express.
He is survived by his mother, Dixie Smith; sister, Dianne Smith Madigan; brother, Vince (Liz) Smith; nephew and godson, Derik Madigan; nephews, Justin (Lilly) Madigan, Evan (Jade) Smith; niece, Alissa Smith; great-nephew, George Madigan; great-niece, Layke Johnston Smith; Aunts, Vernice Wetterlund, Joyce Jensen; many cousins; and many, many, GREAT friends!
We know Chet was met by his dad, uncles, grandparents, and many more.
Celebration of Life will be at Gearhart Funeral Home at 552 E. River Road, Anoka, MN 55303 with a 12:00 visitation and 1:00 service.
To send condolences, please visit https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/anoka-mn/chester-smith-9962499
During this crazy time of COVID, masks are required and only 50 people at a time are allowed in the funeral home. All are welcome.