Memorial Services for Chester Peter Atra age 73 of Branson, MO. will be held at 11 am, Monday, January 10, 2011 at Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson with Fr. Rick Jones officiating. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson.
He died at 6:19 AM, Thursday, January 6, 2011 at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born on June 7, 1937 in Chicago, IL the son of Peter Atra and Nellie Karyszyn. He was the owner of Maw and Paw’s Gift Shop in Branson. He had been a resident of the area for over 30 years.
He is survived by his three children: Cathy Jain of Evanston, IL., Robert Atra of Big Rock, IL., Brian Atra of Muddy, IL., One sister: Jean Krajacic of Chicago, IL., and five grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Virginia Atra and a sister: Irene Cremona.
Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Humane Society of the Branson Tri-Lakes Area, 102 Washboard Hollow Rd. Reeds Spring, MO, 65737.
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