A graveside service will be held at a future date for 38-year-old Eric W. Biesterfeld of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 12:35 a.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025 at his residence.
He was born August 29, 1986 in Chester, Illinois to James Biesterfeld and Bonnie Wahl.
He is survived by his mother: Bonnie Wahl of Sparta, IL; his father: James Biesterfeld of Chester, IL: Grandparents: Joyce Wahl of Sparta, IL and Denny and Inis Biesterfeld of Branson, MO; two siblings:
Erica (Fred) Welge of Chester, IL and Jamie Biesterfeld of North Carolina; three nephews: Landon, Alex and Ryland; three aunts: Denise (Pat) Smith of St. Louis, MO, Connie Wahl of Coulterville, IL and Terri Stinson of Sparta, IL; an uncle: Rick (Robin) Wahl of Brocton, IL and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Charles Wahl.
Eric had worked at Premier Vapor in Chester.
He had been a member of Grace Church Ministries.
Eric was a former Boy Scout.
He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and video games and was always ready for a good discussion about politics.
Eric was smart, stubborn and loved by many. Eric was diagnosed at a young age with Common Variable Immune Deficiancy (CVID) which he struggled with most of his life.
He leaves behind many fond memories along with many friends and family.
It was Eric’s wish to be cremated. A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made in Eric’s honor to the family and are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester.