Chester Dale "Chet" Mizner

Chester "Chet" Dale Mizner passed away on November 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Chet was born on July 18, 1939, to George and Irene (Poore) Mizner of Ainsworth, Nebraska. He spent his life close to the land, growing up helping his parents working as a farmer and rancher while attending school and graduating from Ainsworth High School in 1957.

During the Vietnam War on October 3, 1962, the draft called Chet to serve in the U.S. Army. Chet was stationed in Panama as an MP (Military Policeman). After his tour of duty, Chet returned home on September 18, 1964, to be with his parents. One evening after work while Chet was riding around with a friend, two lovely girls cruised by in a car. The girl driving was insistent on speaking to Chet’s friend, so she and her girlfriend got into the young man’s car. By the end of the evening, Chet discovered the “girlfriend” would be his “forever girlfriend”. On October 15, 1965, Chet married Cheryl Blank, and together they raised two sons, Brandon and Chad.

Chet was a man who believed in hard work, whose life was built around the rhythm of the seasons. Summers meant making hay, a job he took pride in, and winters brought the work of tending to livestock. He took pleasure in the simple things and found his happiness outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and he knew every stretch of land and water around his home.

During his life, Chet was privileged to serve Brown County and his fellow veterans and community as County Veterans Service Officer in 1984 for over 20 years. Chet joined his father-in-law, Homer C. Blank, as a licensed real estate salesman and broker in their Ainsworth office. Chet was elected to serve on the board of KBR Rural Public Power District on January 7, 1993, and appreciated the years he could help the people and his District.

Chet was a man of few words but deep roots, whose life represented family, hard work, and the steady presence of the land. He was a dependable friend, a loyal husband, a proud father, and a loving grandfather to Brandon’s two daughters, Lindsey and Lauren, Chet's only grandchildren and a source of quiet pride. Those who knew him wi1l remember his steady hands, his easy smile, and the honest, straightforward way he moved through life.

Chet was preceded in death by his parents, George and Irene Mizner, and a sister, Bonnie Mizner, who died as an infant. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-nine years, Cheryl; sons, Brandon and his wife, Kerry, of the Kansas City area, and Chad of Omaha, Nebraska; granddaughters, Lindsey Mizner, and Lauren Mizner and her husband, Brandon Hong; along with many cousins and other family members.

Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ainsworth, officiated by Pastor L. W. Christensen. Music was provided by Georgia Williams accompanying congregational hymns “Just As I Am”, “I Know My Redeemer Lives” and “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today”. Casketbearers were Dusty Dillon, Dustin Stewart, Schyler Schenk , Kurtis Mizner, Kyle Mizner, Grant Woods and Thane Woods. Interment followed in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military honors provided by Ainsworth American Legion Post #79. Memorials were suggested to the Ainsworth American Legion Post #79 in Chet’s name. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth was in charge of arrangements and condolences may be left for the family at www.hochfuneralhome.com