Fred Allen Peters

FRED ALLEN PETERS, 76, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 11:00 pm, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Fred “Fritz” and Virginia (nee Gregory) Peters on November 6, 1949 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Fred married Carmen Chandler on May 11, 1974 at First Baptist Church in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked at Chester Mental Health Center for 28 years. In 1995, Fred received his police certification and was a Police Officer for the Village of Ellis Grove as well as an Auxiliary Deputy for Randolph County until 2012.

Fred was one of the first members of the Randolph County Rod and Gun Club and a member of the Mississippi Valley Gun Club. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed being outdoors, waterfowl and deer hunting, camping and shooting his guns. Fred loved spending time with his close friends and family, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Carmen Peters Chester, IL

   2 Children: 

        Jarrod (Casey) Peters Ellis Grove, IL

        Lori (Shane) Sulser Kaskaskia, IL

   4 Grandchildren: 

        Whitney & Anna Sulser

        Trayton & Saige Peters

   Many Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

Funeral Service: 

   2:00 pm, Saturday, March 21, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: 

   Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment: 

   Ellis Grove City Cemetery

   Ellis Grove, Illinois

Visitation: 

   Saturday – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: 

   Family Choice