James 'Chester' Retka

James “Chester” Retka, 85, of Montgomery, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home in Montgomery. Visitation will be Sunday, February 17 from 3pm to 7pm at Schoenbauer Funeral Home in Montgomery. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 18 at 10am at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Montgomery, visitation one hour prior at the funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Lexington. Military Honors will be provided by the Montgomery area Honor Guard.

Chester was born on November 12, 1933 in Lexington to George “Butch” and Antonette F. (Gostomczik) Retka. Chester attended St. Raphaels Catholic School in Montgomery and graduated from Montgomery High School. Chester served in the US Army in Korea from 1953 to 1955. Chester owned and operated “Chesters” in Montgomery for 41 years.

Chester is survived by daughter, Michelle Hein of Shakopee; very special friend, Dolores Walerius of Montgomery; nieces.

Chester is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Retka, George Jr. Retka; nephew, and George “Butch” Retka; Michelle Heins mother, Adeline Speikers.

Arrangements are with the Schoenbauers Funeral Home in Le Center. 507-357-6116. www.lecenterfuneralhome.com.