World War 2 veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Published 7:45 am Friday, April 29, 2022
Photo by Abigail Roberts WWII veteran Chester Wolfe celebrates his 100th birthday.
Photo by Abigail Roberts Chester Wolfe and his son Jeff Wolfe pose for a photo during the 100th birthday celebration on April 8. Both father and son served in U.S. military.
Photo submitted. WWII veteran Chester Wolfe prepares to eat his 100th birthday cake.
Photo submitted. Brandon Scott presents WWII veteran Chester Wolfe with a handmade American Flag during Wolfe's 100th birthday celebration last Friday.
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Chester Wolfe, a WWII veteran and Lincoln County resident, was surrounded by friends and family on April 8 as he celebrated 100 years of life.
Wolfe is a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army who has received a Purple Heart as well as two Bronze Stars for his heroic deeds during WWII.
Wolfe’s son, Jeff, said his father was a medic and a hero during the war. He was awarded the military medals after he went into a minefield to carry the wounded to safety.
“He’s a hero for sure,” Jeff said.
Jeff and his two brothers also served in the military.
Several family members and friends showed up to help Chester celebrate 100 years of life April 8 at Revolution Sports at the bottom of Halls Gap.
When asked what the secret to a long life is, Chester said “kicking the bad days goodbye.”
