of Mountain Home, AR

March 4, 1939 - February 9, 2023

Mr. Chester Kowalski III, 83, of Norfork, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 09, 2023 in Mountain Home. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Dr. Chester and Harriet (Marten) Kowalski II. He was married to Patricia (Connolly) Kowalski for 62 years. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, a United States Army veteran, retiree of Stiffel Lamp Co., Commodore of the Norfork Boat Club and a 22-year cancer survivor. He loved sailing (especially with his wife), boating, fishing, camping and dancing. He was a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and was also a member of the Taft High School gang, ''the Goombas'', which was the inspiration for the musical and movie ''Grease''.

Chester is survived by his wife; 3 sons, Vince, Tim and Chester F. Kowalski; 4 grandchildren, Christopher, Daniel, Quixoti and Moon and 1 sister, Veronica Bruno. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Daniel Kowalski.

A visitation will be held between 1-5:00pm on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home. A mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, February 20, 2023 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, entombment will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com