On Febuary 2, 1944 Chet married Ida Jensen from Iowa. Who preceded him in death in January 1998.
Chet enjoyed being a rancher, and went to the ranch nearly everyday after his retirement. He would go out and watch the men and help in whatever way that he could. He built up his ranch section by section, buying land as the money and land became available. His ranch is located in souther Thomas County and Northern Logan County.
Chet served on a term as Nebraska State Senator.
He was appointed by Gov. Crosby as one of the original trustees of the Cowboy Hall Of Fame in Oklahoma City. He was honored in 1998 for being the last of the original board of directors.
He was honored by being made a member of the Nebraska Navy, and he won the Good Neighbor award with his wife, Ida. He was also give the honor of being allowed to sail on the aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard for a week as a guest of the Navy.
When asked what was the greatest accomplishment of his life he would respond, "the long time relationship with the people, especially the men on the ranch."
Chet is greatly missed on the cattle drives and just being around the ranch.
