Jack P. Herschbach

JACK P. HERSCHBACH, 69, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:26 pm, Friday, September 11, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late James V. and Doris (nee Roche) Herschbach on March 27, 1951 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Jack was a teacher and coach at Chester High School for 30 years. His calling in life was to coach multiple generations of athletes.

He enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting and was a life long lover of Brittany Spaniels. Jack was a member of Ducks Unlimited in Chester and was involved in several coaching organizations. He was a Committeeman for Randolph County Democrats and was also heavily involved with the Chester Food Pantry. Jack was also a Boy Scout Trooper Leader for Chester Troop 305. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Chester, Illinois.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Chris Herschbach (Chris Jacobs)  St. Louis, MO

Timothy Herschbach (Alecia Hoyt)  St. Louis, MO

1 Daughter:

Nessa Herschbach  Chester, IL

1 Brother:

Robert (Rosie) Herschbach  Perryville, MO

1 Grandchild due in 2021

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Mother-in-law – Georgia Powell, 1 Brother – James Herschbach, 2 Sisters – Janet Throop and Shirley DeHoff, 1 Sister-in-law – Karen Herschbach and 2 Brothers-in-law – Red Throop and Fred DeHoff

Graveside Service :

2:00 pm, Friday, September 18, 2020

New Palestine Cemetery, Walsh, Illinois

Interment :

New Palestine Cemetery

Walsh, Illinois

Visitation:

Thursday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

The casket will be open for viewing at the funeral home

Friday – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

New Palestine Cemetery, Walsh, Illinois

The casket will be closed at the cemetery

We are limited to 25 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Memorials :

Jack Herschbach Scholarship Fund, memorials are being accpeted at the funeral home.

To watch the service live stream, please visit this link: https://livestreamstl.com/ remembering-jack-paul- herschbach/