Anton Sildmets, 81, Lincoln, widower of Victoria, died Monday (1/22/07). Born, Narva, Estonia (4/26/25) to Karl and Therese Sildmets. Member: Faith Lutheran Church; Golden Knights Chess U.S. Champion, 1964; State Chess Champion, 1962; four time city chess champion; postal expert; Master chess rating. Retired Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 30 plus years.

Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Vaike and Max Reis, Lincoln, Sandra Lurry, Omaha; son, daughter-in-law, Robert and Kathy Sildmets, Lincoln; grandchildren, Zach, Ben, and Sam Reis, Colin and Melanie Lurry, Tiffany and Josh Sildmets; great-grandson, Alex Reis; sister, Adele Sildmets, Estonia. Preceded in death by: wife, Victoria.

Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Faith Lutheran Church, 8701 Adams St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials: Faith Lutheran Church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Published in the Lincoln Journal Star on 1/24/2007.

Obituary is from the Lincoln JournalStar. Lincoln Journal Star website.

You can find other information about Anton from the Nebraska Chess History pages at Nebraska website.

- Anton may you Rest In Peace.