Terrence “Terry” M. Stuchlik

Terrence “Terry” M. Stuchlik

Oct. 31, 1942 – Dec. 31, 2017

Terrence “Terry” M. Stuchlik was born Oct. 31, 1942, in Beatrice to Cyril M. “Andy” and Nelda M. (Meyer) Stuchlik and passed away Dec. 31, 2017, in Alton, Illinois, at the age of 75 years and 2 months. As a young man, Terry was an accomplished drummer in the Alton High School Marching Band. He went on to complete undergraduate and graduate degrees at Southern Illinois University—Edwardsville. After graduation, Terry was employed as a geographic planner in the research department at East-West Gateway for 38 years until retiring. He then did volunteer work. 

He was a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. Terry was an avid car enthusiast, and that led him to being the founder and publisher of the NSU Enthusiast Newsletter about his favorite automobile. Terry was a sports fan, especially of football, and a serious coin collector. Terry was devoted to his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril “Andy” and Nelda Stuchlik.

Survivors include his brother, Thomas and wife Kathleen Stuchlik; two nephews, Eric and Patrick Stuchlik; niece, Laurie (Brennan Williams) Stuchlik; two aunts, Bonnie Perrin and Lavera Meyer; uncle, Paul Perrin; godson, Benjamin Meyer; and many cousins and friends. 

Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m., with Monsignor Robert Tucker celebrating Mass. Burial will follow in Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Masses or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.