Terry David Schreiter, 71, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois to David and Faye (Wooldridge) Schreiter. He was married to Terri Neville on June 26, 1966 in Tremont, Illinois.
He is survived by two daughters, Terina Peters and Shelie Dennis both of Pekin, Illinois; four grandchildren, Ashlyn VanKampen, Levi Hahn, Huntr Schreiter-Grampp and Lakoda Dennis; one great grandson, Rowan Hahn; three sisters, Cheryle (Ed) Fryman, Peggy (Ron) Klien and Nancy (Dick) Owens and his step-mother Darlene Schreiter. Terry is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, Bobby Peters.
Terry worked at Caterpillar Inc., Corn Products and helped many years in the family trucking business, Neville Trucking. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Bartonville American Legion Post 979. He was a stock car driver in earlier years and was an avid NASCAR fan. Terry was always helping others and had a big heart. He was also a master craftsman and designer.
The family would like to thank Harbor Light Hospice for their compassionate care and also to Dr. Ford. They also want a special thank you to his two caregivers, Rita Skinner and Bridgett Hardman for their loving care.
It was Terry’s wish that no services be held and cremation rites accorded. The Davison Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Peoria Area Honor Flight or to the American Cancer Society. You may create an online condolence at www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com.
