Chester Lawrence La Pierre II

May 29, 1949 - December 12, 2020

Chester Lawrence La Pierre II, age 71 of Crown Point, passed away December 12, 2020 after a valiant battle with COVID-19. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ on May 29,1949 to the late Chester L. La Pierre I and Emma Lee Johnson La Pierre. Chester was raised in Elizabeth, NJ, where he attended the Elizabeth public school system. As an adult, Chester started his life long career as a long haul truck driver, from which he built his empire. Chester loved his CB radio and larger than life antennas. He communicated via CB radio with his buddies all over the U.S. and internationally. Chester relocated to Indiana over 20 years ago, where he married the love of his life, Patricia Shaw. Chester was preceded in death by parents, Chester and Emma Lee; brother, Tyrone Gary La Pierre and sisters, Rosalind McDaniels and Ramona La Pierre. Chester's legacy will always live on in this wife, Patricia "Pat"; sons - Chester L. La Pierre III, Lawrence H. (Darnea) La Pierre, Romain A. La Pierre, Anthony A. La Pierre and his only daughter, Lisa N. La Pierre; his grands whom he loved and adored – Hasson, Justin, Isaiah, Asaad, Zayn, Omari, TeSean, David, Asiya, Madison, Lawren, Chloe and Brook Lynn; his sisters – Beverly Sessoms, Myrtice Bell, Linda (Barton) Williams, Brenda Davis; brothers – Richard, Antoine and Shakeel; his first wife and mother of his children, Anna La Pierre, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Chester was an inspiration to many people. His kindness and his love of life were his main reason for living. He was a fighter, hard working, warm hearted, friendly, bright and energetic. Chester’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family forever. Funeral service Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point. Service will conclude at the funeral home with burial in New Jersey. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, social distancing and face coverings required. www.burnsfuneral.com.