Chester G. Sitgreaves

This is the story of my life.

I was born Chester G. Sitgreaves, March 10, 1943, in Newark, N.J. My parents, Chester Sitgreaves and Anne Sitgreaves resided in Nutley, until I was 6 years old. We then moved to Pequannock Township, where I was raised with my older sister Luray.

There I met Adele “Le” Ramsey, and she and I were married in 1962. We raised two daughters, Dawne and Leanne at our home in Butler. My wife passed away after a short illness in 1997. She was buried in the first Reformed Church’s cemetery, Pompton Plains.

I worked for Arrow Group Ind., in the Engineering Dept. for 16 years and retired from Prudential Ins. Co. after 15 years of service as a Sales Representative, LUTCF.

I remained in Butler for ten years assisting my daughters with day care for my grandchildren, then I moved to Conashaugh Lakes, Milford, Pa. I am survived by my gracious loving partner Susan Bogen of Milford, Pa., two daughters Dawne Kenney of Butler and Leanne Henningsen of Augusta, and three grandchildren, Wayde Kenney and Harley and Jake Henningsen.

I passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 1:20 p.m. and my wishes are to be remembered as I am. There will be no funeral or memorial service. I will be cremated.

In remembrance of me; say a prayer, tell your spouse you love them, hug your children and kiss your grandchildren.

Life is too short, “God Bless America,” Amen.

My ancestry started in 1728 when William and Sarah Sitgreaves embarked from England aboard the “Watts Gallery” for America. They arrived in Philadelphia and started their family of 10 children. Most noted was Samuel Sitgreaves who was a lawyer/congressman and one of the delegates in 1790 that composed the “Pennsylvania Constitution.” Another child was William Sitgreaves who was a lawyer/judge that resided in Easton, Pa.

Lorenzo Sitgreaves was a West Point graduate of the 1832 class. He was a Pre-Civil-War Topographical Engineer. He conducted the first scientific expedition across Arizona in the early 1850s. The government was looking for a southern route to California. Because of his effort and contributions, the United States Government commemorated the “Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest,” in his honor.