Harry Edward Mcadams

HARRY EDWARD McADAMS, 88, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:32 pm, Thursday, December 5, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to the late Jesse Daniel and Adaline (nee Baum) McAdams on December 22, 1935 in Chester, Illinois.

Harry married Mary Walker on July 23, 1960 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He had retired from Spartan Printing after working there for 36 years.

Harry was a member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois. He was also a member of Mississippi Valley Gun Club and the National Rifle Association. Harry was a Boy Scout leader for several years, was an avid gardener and had a passion for fishing.

He was a United States Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War from 1954-1962.

Survivors:

Wife:

Mary McAdams Chester, IL

2 Children:

Daniel (Karen) McAdams Chester, IL

Terri (Larry) Hartman Chester, IL

7 Siblings:

Mary Ann Twitty Sun City, FL

Vera Siegfried Chester, IL

Virginia Fry Michigan

Debra (Kevin) Herring Chester, IL

Donnie (Joby) McAdams Chester, IL

Carl (Jan) McAdams DeSoto, IL

Robert (Louise) McAdams Steeleville, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Jessica Danielle McAdams

Jamie Catherine McAdams

Lacey Beth Hartman

Brian James Hartman

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 2 Sisters – June Rucker and Vada Savage, 1 Brother – Jesse Daniel McAdams, Jr., and Best Friend – Alfred Durkee

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Monday, December 9, 2024

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Don Berry

Interment:

Evergreen Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 8:30 am – 11:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois

Wounded Warriors

Maple Creek Hospice