Chester Berry

Chester Leroy Berry, 92, of Florence, Kentucky died on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Hospice of St. Elizabeth, Edgewood. 

Chester was born on February 12, 1933, in Cherry Fork, Ohio to the late Roy E. and Bertha (Foster) Berry. He was an Educator and Special Needs Teacher for 52 years, serving both the Boone County Kentucky School District and the Adams County Ohio School District. He was a Korean Army veteran and a longtime active member of St. Xavier Church, Cincinnati. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian M. (Crothers) Berry in 1997; his parents; sister, Ruby Marshall and a brother, Stanley Berry. 

Surviving are his daughter and son in law, Nancy and Michael Hughes; grandson, Alex (Candace) Geers; two great grandchildren, Austin Geers and Brooklynn Geers; and a sister, Sandra Edmisten. 

Visitation is 9:00 am to 10:00 am Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at St. Xavier Church, 6th & Sycamore Streets. Cincinnati, OH. Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow at 10:00 am at the church. Entombment at Spring Grove Cemetery Mausoleum, Cincinnati. 

Middendorf-Bullock Funeral Home, Erlanger, Kentucky is serving the family. 

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to: Boone Co. Animal Shelter, 5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY 41005.