Samuelson Chester R., age 86, of Elk River, formerly of Coon Rapids, passed away August 24th. He served in the armed services during WWII and the Korean War. Preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Lorraine; 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by 2 sisters; 4 children, Judy (Gerry) Corgard, Jay (Renee) Samuelson, Joy (Kenny) Christenson, Janet (Mark) Kreutter; 12 grandchildren, Craig, Brandee, Carmen, Jaime, Ashley, Carley, Sara, John, Kris, Sam, Laura, Angela and 6 great- grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at Trinity Lutheran Church, 111 North 6th Ave., Princeton at 3:00 PM. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Private interment will be at Little Falls Military Cemetery.