Chet Haymond

Chet Haymond was born June 23, 1916 on the family farm in Webster Township, the son of Carl and Esther (Huffman) Haymond. Chet was a graduate of Macksburg High School. His marriage to Mary Ruth Brewer took place on December 28, 1943 in Coffeyville, Kansas. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years and was a veteran of World War II. Chet is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Ruth Haymond of Winterset; two daughters, Mary Frances (John) King of Creston and Dixie Lee (Mike) Erdman of Winterset; a brother, Rex Haymond of Winterset; four grandchildren, Kevin (Carol) King, Kim (Margie) King, Matt (Pam) Erdman and Jess Erdman; and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin siblings in infancy, and a brother, Merle Haymond. Chet was a farmer all his life, operating on the family’s century farm. He was a member of the American Legion, Odd Fellows and the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church of rural Winterset. He was also a charter for the Madison County Livestock and Fair Association and a member of the American, Iowa and Madison County Shorthorn Association. Chet’s passion was baseball. He was a catcher for the Macksburg, Winterset and many other teams throughout his life. He also cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren, especially watching them play ball, show cattle and wrestle. Chet died Sunday, October 21, 2007, at Winterset Care Center North. He was 91. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare, Winterset, Iowa. Service: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare, Winterset, Iowa. Memorial: Memorials may be directed to the Madison County Livestock and Fair Association.