Chester Bingaman, 79, of Freeburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 12:14 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, with his sons by his side.

Born Nov. 30, 1941, at Sunbury Community Hospital, he was a son of the late Myron E. and Verna M. (Portzline) Bingaman. On Nov. 22, 1968, he married the former Shirley Hendricks, who preceded him in death May 9, 1997.

Chester attended Selinsgrove High School until the 10th grade. He proudly served in the United States Army. He completed a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1966-68. Upon returning home, he was employed at the Colonial Furniture Company in Freeburg. After 40 years of helping to produce fine furniture, he retired in 2008.

He was a member of the Ebenezer Bible Church, Selinsgrove, where he served as a board member for many years. He was a part of the church cemetery association, and helped the family in mowing the cemetery for many years. After retirement, he served as Chaplain with American Legion Post 25, Selinsgrove.

Chester wholeheartedly loved serving his community with the Freeburg Volunteer Fire Company for more than 40 years, where he spent countless hours, as an active firefighter and Chaplain, helping others in their time of need. The Tanker was his pride and joy.

Chester had a gentle spirit, always putting the needs of others ahead of his own. He will be greatly missed by his family, who take comfort knowing that he is reunited with his beloved wife, Shirley.