Chester Wrobel

Obituary of Chester Wrobel Chester Wrobel, 95, of Howey- In-The Hills, Florida, was born September 1, 1916 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania and died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in Tavares, FL. He moved to Howey-In-The-Hills in 1946 from Pennsylvania. He was a member of Community Church of Howey-In-The-Hills, FL. Chester came to Howey-In-The-Hills, FL on a fishing trip. He fell in love with Howey and moved there with his family in 1946. He commercial fished for catfish and then opened a gas station, grocery store and liquor store at the corner of Lakeshore & Central in Howey in the existing building that stands today. The Little Lake Harris Bridge was a wooden bridge at that time. He owned and operated other businesses and also was in the Fern & Citrus business with his son Kerry and eventually sold his shares to Kerry. He took up two hobbies, growing palms to resale and bees to collect honey which he shared with his friends and neighbors, until the age of 93, his health prevented him to continue. He was the oldest living resident of Howey-In-The-Hills and was the Grand Marshall in last years Christmas parade. He loved to hunt and fish and taught his sons to respect and love the outdoors as he did. He is survived by two sons, Vic Wrobel of Mt. Dora, FL, Kerry(Lacy)Wrobel of Yalaha, FL; daughter, Donna(Jeff)Rowe of Roanoke, AL; daughter-in-law, Sally Wrobel of Mt. Dora, FL; grandchildren, MaryLou(Chris)Sams of Tavares, FL, Darryl Wrobel of Delray Beach, FL, Gregory Hightower, Jacksonville, AL; step granddaughter, Christen Wood of Okahumpka, FL; great grandchildren, Storm Stahl, Sarah Miller and Savannah Miller. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty, son, Darryl Wrobel and grandson Neil Brooks. A funeral service will be held at Community Church of Howey-In-The-Hills on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11.00 AM with Reverend Ken Folmsbee officiating. Burial will take place at Taylor Memorial Cemetery, Howey-In-The-Hills following the service. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Services A funeral service will be held at Community Church of Howey-In-The-Hills on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 11.00 AM with Reverend Ken Folmsbee officiating. Interment Burial will take place at Taylor Memorial Cemetery, Howey-In-The-Hills following the service. Memorial Donations For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.

Chester Wrobel

September 1, 1916 - December 13, 2011