Chester F. Hoover, 88, of Ephrata, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Ephrata Manor. He was born in Bird-In-Hand to the late Chester Hoover and Minerva (Noll) Knable and was the husband of Bertha E. Hoover with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Chester was a member of Grace EC Church, Ephrata for more than 60 years, where he taught Sunday school, ushered and served on the church council. He was a 1950 graduate of Ephrata High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, completing three cruises, China, Japan, Okinawa and the Philippines. During his working years, he worked in civil service as an Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense in Reading, PA. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels for 20 years and enjoyed visiting shut-ins with his wife. He enjoyed family relationships, antique aircraft, American history and reading. He was blessed to travel with his wife and enjoyed biking the Rails to Trails throughout the northeast. Chet served the military and defense department with an attitude of duty, dedication, honor and pride.