Chester Thomas Wilden was born on November 1, 1932 in Bristow, Oklahoma to James Thomas & Lola Marie (Griffin) Wilden. He passed from this life on March 20, 2006 at his home in Liberty Mounds, Oklahoma at the age of 73 years, 4 months & 19 days.

Chester was proud to have served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from his many years as a boilermaker and welder in 1978. He had worked on many different projects across the country and was a member of the Boilermakers Local #592.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Arnetice, whom he married on March 16, 1964 in Miami, OK as well as by 2 daughters; Janet Phillips of the home and Kathy Earl of Stanfield, Arizona, 4 brothers; Ernest Wilden of Arizona, E.J. Wilden of Arizona, John Wilden of Arizona & Jack Wilden of New Mexico, 6 sisters; Virginia Sundell of California, Geneva Laughlin of Arizona, Jimmie King of California, Helen Welch of Arizona, Mary Moorehead of Arizona & Patricia New of Arizona, 4 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Casket bearers were Randy Tiger, Ted Tiger, Steve Aten, Richard Phillips, Jackie Siegrist & Darren Monahwee.