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Terry Ray Bollinger, 83, passed away November 21, 2025 at his residence.
Born March 28, 1942 in Canton, IL, he was the son of Henry R. and Dorothy E. (Hunicutt) Bollinger.
Terry retired a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.
On January 2, 1965 in Wood River, he married Ann Marie Suhling. She survives.
Surviving also are a son, Eric (Karen) Bollinger of Rosewood Heights; daughter, Melissa (Paul) Peterson of Carmel, IN; five grandchildren, Drew (Bill) Slyford, Claire (Sev) Savage, Daphne Peterson, Zach Peterson, Faith Peterson; two great grandchildren, Hadlee and Charlotte Savage; brother, Jack Bollinger; and sister, Tami (Bill) Bollinger.
Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm, Monday, December 1 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wood River, where funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Tuesday. Rev. Dr. David Schultz will officiate.
Burial with full military honors will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St Paul Lutheran Church - 110th Anniversary Fund.
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