Bruce Benson Chestnut age 94, of rural Clay Center, Kansas, died April 14, 2020. Bruce was born in Clay Center, Kansas to W.B. and Martha (Richard) Chestnut on November 3, 1925. He was united in marriage to Pearl Lavone Harrison on May 5, 1951.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 16, 2017.&nbsp; Bruce was a member of the Republican City Reformed Presbyterian Church and later the Four Mile Presbyterian Church. He is a current member of the 1st Presbyterian Church Clay Center.&nbsp; He served as a Sunday schoolteacher and elder in the church. In addition to his wife, Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Phillip Warren; brothers, Richard and William Jr.; and sister, Mary Jean Fowles. &nbsp;

Son: Merlin (Julie) Chestnut of Clay Center, KS

Son: William "Bill" (Jackie) Chestnut of Salina, KS

Son: James (Sally) Chestnut of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: Susan (Dwight) Windle of Luray, KS

Sister-in-law-Betty Chestnut of Clay Center, KS

Private family services will take place, with memorial services to be announced later.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church Clay Center or Meadowlark Hospice c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bruce Benson Chestnut age 94, of rural Clay Center, Kansas, died April 14, 2020. Bruce was born in Clay Center, Kansas to W.B. and Martha (Richard) Chestnut on November 3, 1925. He was united in marriage to Pearl Lavone Harrison on May 5, 1951.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 16, 2017.&nbsp; Bruce was a member of the Republican City Reformed Presbyterian Church and later the Four Mile Presbyterian Church. He is a current member of the 1st Presbyterian Church Clay Center.&nbsp; He served as a Sunday schoolteacher and elder in the church. In addition to his wife, Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Phillip Warren; brothers, Richard and William Jr.; and sister, Mary Jean Fowles. &nbsp;Survivors:Son: Allan (Sara) Chestnut of Mason, OHSon: Merlin (Julie) Chestnut of Clay Center, KSSon: William "Bill" (Jackie) Chestnut of Salina, KSSon: James (Sally) Chestnut of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Susan (Dwight) Windle of Luray, KSSister-in-law-Betty Chestnut of Clay Center, KS10 Grandchildren 7 Great GrandchildrenInfant son; Phillip WarrenPrivate family services will take place, with memorial services to be announced later.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the 1st Presbyterian Church Clay Center or Meadowlark Hospice c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.