Statue of Popeye in Chester, Illinois

Statue of Popeye in Chester, Illinois, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

This statue of Popeye is just a quarter mile or so from Dave's parents house in Chester, Illinois. Chester is the home of E.C. Segar, the creator of Popeye. Standing in front of the statue are Hugh Barrett (Dave's father), Pat Barrett (Dave's sister-in-law), Bertha Barrett (Dave's mother), Dan Barrett (Dave's brother) and Connie.

Dave, Bertha and Hugh in front of the Wimpie statue.


This is mural next to the park in downtown Chester, Illinois where the famous statue of Wimpie can be found.


And here are Connie, Bertha and Hugh Barrett standing in front of that statue of Wimpie.


Dave, Bertha and Hugh in front of the Wimpie statue.