Chester “Chet” C. Leatherman

July 3, 1943-Feb. 5, 2022

Chester “Chet” C. Leatherman became an angel on Feb. 5 at 9:33 p.m.

Chet was born July 3, 1943, to Carl and Loraine (Ball) Leatherman in Terre Haute. His parents preceded him in death.

Chet loved fishing, mushroom hunting, hunting with bird dogs and above all, shopping. Yes, a man that loved to shop! He graduated from Turkey Run High School. At Turkey Run he was known for being the top football player for his school. His family and friends have had many laughs about how he pinned an ape while enjoying a street circus. He enjoyed weight-lifting competitions at The Wright Weigh. Chet lived most of his adult life in Russellville.

After 12 years of being together, Chet married his wife Shelly (Clore) Leatherman on Oct. 19, 2001. He has four children from a past marriage to Susan Cook; twins Doug (Laura) Leatherman of Crawfordsville and Deborah (Tom) Carlson of South Carolina and sons, Greg (Susie) Leatherman of Indianapolis and Brent (Jessica) Leatherman of Avon. Chet was a great step-dad to Rebecca (Dave) Clouse of Crawfordsville and Janese (Jesse) Stevenson of Waveland. He has several grandchildren and step-grandchildren, including great-grandchildren. Chet is the oldest of five siblings that include, Karla (Ryszard) Panuszka, Connie (Larry) Davies, Shirley (John) Perry and Ed (Stephanie) Leatherman.

Chet was the Russellville Town Marshal in his earlier years. He retired from RR Donnelley and Sons as a press man after 30 years of service. Chet battled Alzheimer’s for several years. He was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. We love you Chet with all our hearts and will miss you always. May we meet again when God calls us home.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 at the Russellville Community Church with services immediately following the visitation. Pastor Josef Lee will be officiating the services and burial.

Hunt & Son Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be left at www.huntandson.com.