Donald Lee "Don" Chasteen 78, beloved husband of Beverly (Bennett)
Chasteen peacefully passed away at Baptist Health on Sunday, March 9,
2014.
He was born in Louisville, KY, the eldest son of Joseph E. and Wilda
Chasteen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
brother, Louis Chasteen.
He attended Manual High School before entering the United States
Marine Corps in 1953. After being honorably discharged from the
Corps, he attended Oxnard College while working at Camarillo State
Hospital in Oxnard, CA. Upon returning home to Louisville, he worked
at Brown and Williamson, Conco, and finished his work career as a
Security Consultant at the Mazzoli Federal Building.
He was a confirmed member of St. Mark Lutheran Church where he served
on the Church Council, was an usher, and worked on the property
committee. He was also a charter member of Lutheran Men in Mission.
Don served in the United States Marine Corps in the 1st Marine
Division from 1953-1957 during the Korean Conflict. He received the
Korean Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the
National Defense Service Award, the UN Service Medal, and the Good
Conduct Medal. While a Security Consultant in Louisville, Don
received a Performance Award from the United States for Superior
Performance in accordance with enhanced security measures following
the Oklahoma City Bombing. He was also recognized by former Secretary
of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for service during the Cold War in
promoting peace and stability for this nation. Don was a life member
of the Marine Corps League Detachment #729 and was actively engaged in
the Toys for Tots program. He was also a life member in the Marine
Corps Association.
In addition to his wife Bev, he is survived by his daughter, Stephanie
Brimmer (Christopher), a sister, Janet Morris (Roy), a brother, Jim
(Dene), many nieces and nephews, special friends Tom and Barbara Koch,
and his beloved grand-dog, Jodie.
The family would like to express thanks to Dr. Michael Kommor, Dr.
Rene Kurowski and her assistant Karen, Dr. Troy Masden, and the staff
of Baptist Health for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be at Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown 9318 Taylorsville Road, from
2-8 PM on Thursday, March 13. The funeral will be on Friday, March 14
at 11 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 7153 Southside Drive.
Additional visitation will be from 10-11 at the church prior to the
service. Burial will be in Louisville Memorial Gardens West Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Marine Corps League
Detachment #729 or the Center for Accessible Living. Semper Fi.
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