Terry W. Hand

TERRY W. HAND, 64, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 pm, Saturday, October 24, 2026 at his residence.

He was born to the late Gene Francis and Charlotte Marie (nee Vanover) Hand on December 23, 1961 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Terry married Barbara Wilson on December 10, 2013 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked as a forklift operator at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation until his retirement.

Terry had a passion for all sports and enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, slow pitch softball, darts and golf. He went on to coach and was extremely proud to be a part of the Marissa High School Girls Softball team who were the 3rd place state team in 1984 and inducted into the Marissa Hall of Fame on March 17, 2017. Terry was an avid St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49s and NASCAR fan. He loved his family and friends and cherished his time with all of his grandchildren. He was so proud of them.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Barbara Hand Chester, IL

   2 Brothers: 

        Gary (Natalie) Hand Steeleville, IL

        John (Karen) Hand Waterloo, IL

   4 Children: 

        Sherry Wilson (Justin Yount) Chester, IL

        Nicholas Wilson Chester, IL

        Brandon (Erin) Wilson Evansville, IL

        Heather (Greg) Schilling Sparta, IL

   3 Siblings-in-law: 

        Karen (Mike) Murdach Chester, IL

        Robert Rickenberg Chester, IL

        Nancy Rickenberg Perryville, MO

   7 Grandchildren: 

        Haley (Cody), Hayden, Elizabeth, Lyla, Leo, Eli and Hannah

   Special Niece: 

        Christina Rickenberg

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Sister-in-law - Lynn Rickenberg and 1 Great Grandchild - Charlotte Sroka

Visitation:

   4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

   Thursday, October 29, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

The family asks that everyone wear your St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues or San Francisco 49ers gear for the service.

Memorials:

   Family Choice

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