Terry W. Mcallister

Terry W. McAllister, 57, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2021 at Health First – Cape Canaveral Hospital, Coco Beach, Florida.

He was born on April 21, 1963 in Marquette, Michigan, the son of the late Robert Hart and Fern (Hunter) Hart-Riemke. Terry was united in marriage to Linda Cottrell on February 8, 1997 in Monroeville, Indiana and she survives.

Terry was a graduate from South Side High School class of 1982. He was employed at Fleetwood (REV) and prior to that at Dolco Packaging in Decatur and Buckhorn in Bluffton.

He attended Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim in Decatur. He was also a member of the Eagles Aerie 2653.

Terry enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren; he loved the ocean and the beach. In his spare time he would build birdhouses, go camping and enjoyed bonfires. He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts and loved watching NASCAR.

Survivors include his wife, Linda McAllister of Decatur, IN; a daughter, Shadoe (Fiance Kyle Wittwer) McAllister of Decatur, IN ; two sons, Austin (Amanda) Fletcher of Berne, IN, Chase (Brandi) McAllister of Fort Wayne, IN; mother, Fern Riemke of Decatur, IN; brother, Randy (Paula) McAllister of Kempner, TX; two sisters, Kimberlee (Rich) Weiland II of Decatur, IN; Julie (Don) Adkison of Decatur, IN; 6 grandchildren, Hunter Jay, Phenix Wayne, Jazzilynne Raine, Syriene Rose, Addisyn Ray and Carison Aliz. Linda’s family: three sisters-in-law, Beth (Fred) Chiappetta of Craigville, IN; Tammy Maples of Ill; Cheryl (Roger) DeRoo of Monroe, IN; brother-in-law, Ralph (Lynn) Cottrell of Toledo, OH; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Ted Brunner; step-father, James Riemke; and a brother-in-law, Gene DeRoo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating.

Friends will be received from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

Preferred Memorials are to SPCA – PAWS of Adams County.