Edward Russell Chantiny

Edward Russell Chantiny, 89, of Crystal Falls, MI, passed away November 16, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center - Dickinson in Iron Mountain. He was born June 17, 1934, in Tuscola County, MI, to Frank and Mary (Kuna) Chantiny. Edward graduated from Kingston High School 1952 and Trade School in Troy, Ohio, as a Certified Welder in 1958. He married Janice TerBush on January 26, 1963. Edward entered the US Navy in 1954 and transferred to the US Navy Reserve in 1958 where he served until1986, Retired SCPO/E8. He was a proud SeaBee and served three years in the Philippine Islands. Ed was employed by DeFoe shipbuilding as a welder in Bay City, MI, and later by MDOT from 1957-1993. He worked on a survey crew, bridge maintenance, and retired as District Maintenance Superintendent for the western upper MI, District 1. Ed was a member of the Crystal Falls Rotary Club, hosting two exchange students, the American Legion Post 87 and the Grace Covenant Church in Iron River. After retirement Ed and Jan traveled to 48 states and national parks, visiting family and friends along the way. Ed's hobbies included gardening, ice fishing and showing his grandchildren, Joey, Nikki, Nathan, Jacob and Michael, the natural wonders of Upper Michigan. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Janice; two sons, Joseph (Julie) and Mathew (Lisa) Chantiny; 5 grandchildren, Nathan, Jacob, Michael, Joey (Roxanne) Chantiny and Nikki (Key) Dieck; 3 great-grandchildren, Derrick Dieck, Louis and Thomas Chantiny; his sister, Jeanette Robare, and his brother, Charles Chantiny; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Francis, Harm and Oscar Chantiny; 4 sisters, Angeline Bass, Marie Kaufeld, Lorraine Cramer and Florence Werner; also many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry or Grace Covenant Church, Iron River. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Condolences to the family of Edward R. Chantiny may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Crystal Falls with arrangements.

Edward Russell Chantiny

June 17, 1934 - November 16, 2023