Mr. Chester J. Trybus

March 16, 1945 - March 29, 2021

Mr. Chester J. Trybus age 76 of Cascade went to be with the Lord on Monday March 29, 2021. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 52 years Jeannine L. Trybus (Conigliaro); his children Julie Ann (Joseph) Petersen and April (Jason) Jennett; his grandchildren Scott, Noel and Henry Petersen, and Cecilia and Gianna Jennett; his brothers Gregory Trybus, Gerard (Cindy) Trybus and John Trybus; his sisters in law Judith Ann Conigliaro and Andrea Trybus; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Michelle Lynn Trybus and his brother Thomas Trybus. He graduated from Detroit Catholic Central High School, later graduated from Western Michigan University and received his Master’s Degree from Roosevelt University. Chet served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1969 to 1972. He finished his working career as an adjunct professor with Ferris State University in the School of Business. Chet enjoyed the Schubert Male Chorus of Grand Rapids where he was active from 1983 until 2021. He was also involved with History Remembered the organization that raised the money and restored the Civil War Monument in Monument Park, Grand Rapids, as well as the living history as civilians of the Civil War. Chet’s countless interactions with people during his lifetime were to help other people in every walk of life to achieve their maximum potential. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday April 6, at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 151 Garfield Ave SW where his family will receive visitors one hour before the mass. Interment Cascade Township Cemetery. His family will receive visitors Monday April 5 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary, East Chapel, 937 Michigan St. NE where the Rosary will be prayed Monday at 5:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy.