Chester K. Mientus

Obituary Chester (Chet) K. Mientus, 87, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly from Quakertown, PA, died peacefully on August 17th, 2022 at ShorePoint Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL. He was born on October 22, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Alexander and Mary (Kwiatkowski) Mientus, and he was the husband of Alvona (Slifer) Mientus. Chet was a professional musician with the Mel-O-Dee Aces who had the privilege of performing alongside his close friends at hundreds of wedding receptions, social events, and festivals. In addition to playing with the Aces, Chet taught private music lessons to the areas finest young musicians. After retiring to Florida, he played clarinet for over twenty years and was Concertmaster and principal clarinetist with both the North Port Concert Band and the Charlotte County Concert Band. Chet was known for his sense of humor and quick wit; he always had a joke ready and loved to make people laugh. He also enjoyed playing cards, whether trying his luck at the casino or sharing a round of Crazy Eights with his family. In addition to his wife of 62 years, Alvona, he is also survived by his sons Chester K. (Linda Janicik) Mientus, Jr. of Sarver, PA; and Eric J. (Tammy Van Fleet) of Laurys Station, PA; his grandson Sean Mientus and great grandsons Alexander and Oliver of Sarver, PA; and his granddaughters Sarah Mientus, of Hollsopple, PA; Amanda Mientus of Oxford, OH; and Dr. Alexandra Mientus of Jeffersonville, IN. In addition to his parents, Chet was preceded in death by his beloved daughter Judith, brothers John and Alexander Mientus, and sister Genevieve (Mientus) Lockie. A Memorial Mass will be held on October 21st at 10:00 AM in St. Isidores Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951. Call from 9:00-10:00 A.M., in the church. A private Interment service will follow in St. Isidores cemetery where Chet will be laid to rest beside his daughter. Arrangements are in the care of the C. R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc. (www.crstrunk.com) Quakertown. In lieu of flowers, the family requested that donations be made in his memory made payable to the Quakertown Band Scholarship Fund, 112 N Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown, PA 18951. Services Visitation Friday October 21, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM St. Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951 Memorial Mass Friday October 21, 2022 10:00 AM St. Isidore's Catholic Church 2545 W. Pumping Station Rd. Quakertown, PA 18951