Warren, NH – Earle W. "Rusty" Chandler, Jr., 73, died on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Grafton County Nursing Home of North Haverhill, NH. Rusty was born on December 28, 1941 in Laconia, NH, to Earle W. and Selima (Kennedy) Chandler, Sr. He was a graduate of Laconia High School and of the University of Colorado-Boulder. Rusty was an elite athlete. He was an all state selection for football, track, and skiing at Laconia High where he participated on multiple state championship teams. This athletic prowess led him to a scholarship to the University of Colorado where his ski jumping skill led to two national championships. Two years ago, Rusty was inducted into the CU Hall of Fame as a "Living Legend." This athletic drive served him well as he battled Parkinson's Disease for the last 35 years. Before his disease seriously advanced, he lived in Steamboat Springs, CO and Wilmot, NH and directed ski schools at both the Steamboat Ski Area and King Ridge in New London, NH. Throughout his life, Rusty was a consummate outdoorsman, hunting and fishing from the Rockies to the Whites. The manner in which he battled Parkinson's was his greatest athletic achievement and an inspiration to many. He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Chandler Pratts of Rockville, MD and Mikell Chandler Perry of Lewiston, ME; two brothers, Charles Chandler and wife Nancy of Warren, NH and Gene Chandler of Bartlett, NH; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. His extended family includes the children of his former companion, Priscilla Fauver, Alysson Fauver of Montana and Jonathan Fauver of Switzerland.   Calling hours will be on Thursday, December 10, from 2-3:30 PM at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. A private burial will be observed by Rusty's family at Garland Ridge Cemetery in Bartlett at a later time. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone at Grafton County Nursing Home for their loving care of Rusty. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grafton County Nursing Home Activities Fund, 3855 Dartmouth College Highway, North Haverhill, NH 03774.