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Richard Chasteen Obituary
Richard Harry Chasteen
November 13, 1940
April 10, 2025
Richard Harry Chasteen, 84, of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully at Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 10, 2025, surrounded by family.
Richard also known as "Dick, "Ricardo" and "Grandpa," was born on November 13, 1940, in Elmore, Ohio to parents William Arvard Chasteen Sr. and Agnes Mary Nuhfer. After graduating high school, Richard joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17. Richard served in the United States Air Force for 21 years and retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. His service included overseas assignments to Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan, along with assignments in Illinois, California, Hawaii, and Colorado. After retiring from the United States Air Force, Richard served in Civil Service for an additional 21 years. Richard was an avid golfer, Bronco's fan, and had a playful side to him.
Richard is survived by spouse, Lee Chasteen of 34 years, sons from his first marriage, Richard A. Chasteen, spouse Tammie, and Steven Chasteen, children Walter Freisheim, Bob Nugent, Wendy Porter, grandchildren Richard A. Chasteen II, Jennifer Olague, Ashlee Chasteen, Christopher Chasteen, Alysa Malonson, Lucas Nugent, and Linus Nugent. Richard is also survived by former spouse, Shikuko Chasteen, brothers, Marvin (Jack) Chasteen, Robert (Bob) Chasteen, 7 great grandchildren and a host of other family members. Richard is preceded in death by his parents William Arvard Chasteen Sr., Agnes Mary Nuhfer, brothers Larry Chasteen, William (Bill) Chasteen, Wallace (Ace) Chasteen and son William (Bill) Nugent.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all the medical providers for their compassion and support during Richard's final days. A funeral is planned at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM.
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Robert Chasteen
April 28, 2025
Sending my condolences to you and family in this time of sorrow. May your heart be filled with wonderful times and memories you shared.together as you celebrate his life
Steve Young
April 26, 2025
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for MSgt Chasteen's 21 years of service to our country in the Air Force. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley SFB at 720-847-6693 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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