PROFILE | Chester Nordling remembers 100 years of war, peace, prosperity, loss and love

His ship sank in World War II, but after being rescued, Chester Nordling carried on, finishing his military service and beginning a full life as a longtime attorney, world traveler, investor and advoc

May 28, 2023 at 1:00 a.m.

by April Wallace

Chester “Chet” Nordling is a WWII veteran whose 100th birthday is coming up. Nordling is open about his experiences in the war, and had a good, long career as an attorney.(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Spencer Tirey)
Chester “Chet” Nordling is a WWII veteran whose 100th birthday is coming up. Nordling is open about his experiences in the war, and had a good, long career as an attorney.(NWA Democrat-Gazette/Spencer Tirey)


Walk in to Chester Nordling's home office in Rogers, a room he lovingly refers to as his "time out" space, and you'll be greeted with a sign that reads "Old age ain't for sissies."

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