Terry L. Knoche, Sr.

West Plains, Missouri: Terry L. Knoche, Sr., 57, passed away at 10:19am on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on February 16, 1960, in Wood River, Illinois, the son of Pauline Knoche of West Plains, Missouri. In addition to his mom, survivors include his best friend and companion: Tamra Koch, five daughters: Angela Starks of Buckeye, Arizona, Melony Martin of Yuma, Arizona, Lee Ann Herndon of South Roxana, Nicole Wilson and her husband: Jake of Staunton, Taylor Knoche of West Plains, Missouri, two sons: Terry Knoche, Jr. of Staunton, Jerry Knoche of Godfrey, thirteen grandchildren, three sisters: Deirdre Etris and her husband: Rick of Charleston, South Carolina, Paula Emmons of West Plains, Missouri, Stacey McGuiggan of West Plains, Missouri, one brother: Wayne Schaaf and his wife: Mary of Cottage Hills, Illinois, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Terry formerly owned and operated Knoche Masonry for many years. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, hunting, watching college softball, playing poker, and watching NASCAR. He attended Good News Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his step – father: Jim Malone and his grandparents: Clarence and Elsie Knoche. In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Friday, April 7, 2017, at the funeral home. Duane Vancil will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Lee Ann Herndon and will be accepted at the funeral home.