CHESTER — Retired Chester Police Chief Richard Clasen passed away Monday at his home.
Chief Clasen was a U.S. Army veteran.
He joined the Chester Police Department in 1977 and was appointed Chief of Police in 1997. He retired in 2005.
He is survived by his wife, the former Nancy Snyder.
The couple has two children: Richard Wayne Clasen of Chester and Brandon Scott Clasen of Evansville, Ill.
They have three grandchildren: Ella, Ava and Brayden.
It was Richard’s wish to be cremated.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.