Chester E. Carrigan, of Antigo, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was 79 years old. He was born on October 8, 1937 in Curvuso, Minn. a son of the late Vernon and Ethel (Fisher) Carrigan. He married Denise Callahan on June 6, 1959 at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives.
He was a class of 1955 graduate of Litchfield High School in Litchfield, Minn.
Mr. Carrigan served 20 years in the United States Air Force. He enlisted in 1955 and retired in 1975. He was stationed in Korea, Germany and Vietnam.
He moved to Antigo in 1974 and worked for Quinlan's Equipment as parts manager for 4 years. In 1979 he began a career with the city of Antigo working as street commissioner, retiring in 1999.
He was a member of the Monsignor Conrad Saile Council 1002 Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Lodge 662, Antigo.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling and playing cards.
Survivors, including his wife, are a daughter, Catherine Kincaid of Eau Claire; two sons, Patrick Carrigan of West Bend and Michael (Kristi) Carrigan of St. Cloud, Minn; a brother, Gordon (Cindy) Carrigan of Crystal, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Alexandra Brandriet, Brittney and Justin Carrigan, Taylor and Makenzie Kincaid, Jamie and Haley Carrigan; and two great-grandchildren, Annabelle and Brantley.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death a daughter, Linda Marie Carrigan; a sister, Donna Carrigan; and a brother, James Carrigan.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church in Hoffmann Hall.
Antigo Veterans will conduct military honors at the church following the services.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. .
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Thanks Mike Resch for the kind words. Yes Chet, Dad, will be missed.
Chet hired me to work during the summer of 1989 on the street crew. He was very kind to me.
I had planned to get up and speak at Chet's funeral, but they didn't ask if anyone had anything to say .... I had my post it notes ready, and this is what I was going to say:
My name is Denise, I was named after my aunt Denise, and I am the niece of Chet and Denise.
I have lived in Antigo all of my life, and saw Aunt Denise and Uncle Chet often over the years. I have been their hairstylist for the past few decades, and I'm glad we got away from the perm era. Many of you know that I have used the term Princess as a negative for my teenaged daughter, which has since turned into endearment, and she answers to. I was giving Chet a haircut one time while my Princess was getting ready for work, and Chet and I mentioned princess in our conversation. My Princess looked out the door and said " I'm right here you know, I can hear you talking about me." I turned around and looked at her and said Chet has a dog named Princess you know, and she said "no I didn't know that."
Just this Christmas Jade and I were going family video for movies, and I pointed out Chet's apartment on the way. She looked at me and said "you know you tell me this every time we drive past year I know where Chet lives."
Honestly after the shock of the news, I sincerely thought it was a blessing, and about Chet being with my Dad, no doubt playing cards.
(And as I am standing up in front of the church wearing my packer infinity scarf) I was going to say, Sorry Chet, but go pack go!
Love Denise
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed hanging out with Chet at "the shack." He will be missed. Mike Resch
To Denise my sister,
We know what you did for him and maybe now he can truly appreciate it. I love you Denise, sorry I cannnot be there, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary
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