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  • Visitation

    Thursday, June 13, 2024

    4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    KC Hall, in Highland, IL

    The receiving line for the family will be open from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

    Dinner will begin at 5:00 PM with the Celebration of Life to follow until 8:00 PM.

    • Full Obituary

      Jake “Andy” Hinterser, III, 61, of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Friday, June 7, 2024, at his home in Highland, IL.

      He was born November 5, 1962, in Granite City, IL, to Jacob A. and Judith Ann (nee Past) Hinterser, Jr. On September 11, 1999, he married the love of his life, Dana Gonser, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL.

      Jake graduated from SIUE with his bachelor’s degree in communications which he used to become a communications manager at Basler Electric in Highland, IL for 29 years before his retirement. Additionally, he worked as the manager of an ice rink, and worked at SIUE. He has been a member of the Moose Lodge in Highland, IL since 2006 and previously held the position of vice president, as well as holding titles of second vice president, vice president and president of the Optimist Club in Highland, IL.

      From the age of 3 or 4, Jake was invested in playing hockey, all the way up to his time on the Jr. Blues Team. As an avid hockey player, he was a fan of the St. Louis Blues, as well as a sports fanatic in general. In his free time Jake enjoyed cooking delicious meals for his family to enjoy and was a master of the BBQ grill. His love for cooking always brought his family together for holidays, parties, and get-togethers.

      Above all else, Jake loved his family; everything he did, he did for them. Whether it was grilling, traveling, or just spending time with them, those were the moments he cherished the most. He was a treasured husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

      Jake is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Dana Hinterser; parents Jacob A. and Judith Ann Hinterser, Jr.; daughter, Sammi Jo (Candyce Frey) Gonser; granddaughter, Gracy Neal; brothers, Christopher Jay (Robin) Hinterser, Todd Eric (Erica) Hinterser; in-laws, Ken and Mary Kapp; sisters-in-law, Debbie (Matt) Workman, Barb (Dan) Ashford, Corie (Jeff) Gonser; brother-in-law, Josh (Cara) Garner; nieces and nephews, Cori Hinterser, Tyler Hinterser, Connor Hinterser, Kyle (Allison) Hinterser, Jordan (Michael) Hinterser, Allison Workman, Levi Ashford (active military), Brandon Hanna, Matt Hanna, Christine Garner; great-nieces and nephews, Nora Hinterser, Mason Hinterser, Henry Chapin, Boston Chapin; fur baby, Molly; and many loving friends.

      Memorials may be made to the Highland Optimist Club, Highland Moose Lodge 2479, or Gracy Neal Education Fund.

      Jake requests that everyone attending wear their favorite sports team attire.

      Celebration of Life: Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the KC Hall, in Highland, IL.

      The receiving line for the family will be open from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

      Dinner will begin at 5:00 PM with the Celebration of Life to follow until 8:00 PM.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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    6 Condolences
     
    1. Rich Schaefer / June 7, 2024 at 6:27 pm

      Dear Dana
      I am so sorry to hear your loss of Jake. He was such a good guy!
      I enjoyed working with him, bringing back many pleasant memories of the many years we work together.
      My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
      Rich Schaefer

    2. Steve Doty / June 8, 2024 at 7:00 am

      I’m so very sorry to hear of Andy’s passing and want to send my most heartfelt condolences to the family and his friends. I was a teammate of Andy’s playing baseball with him, his Dad, my favorite coach, and brother Chris. Those were the best of times with special memories I’ll always hold dear to my heart. Andy was a good human and will be sincerly missed, rest in peace my friend…

      Steve

    3. Kimberlee Huber / June 10, 2024 at 4:52 am

      “Sometimes memories escape my eyes and roll down my cheeks”

      Dearest Dana

      Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family over the loss of Andy.
      May the memories you made together help you through this difficult time.

      Kim & Juerg Huber

    4. Lori Derossett Konsky / June 10, 2024 at 6:51 pm

      Some people we meet make a big enough impact that we always smile when we think about them. That was Andy – we were friends through high school and planned many student council events. He was always ready to help with everything and anything. He was the guy who would buy and send mums to all of the girls in student council. He didn’t want anyone left out and he truly cared. I’m lucky you crossed my path and im lucky 🍀 because you were a great (fun loving) friend. I’m sure you have found the best place in heaven! God Bless.

    5. Linda Bohnenstiehl / June 12, 2024 at 5:34 am

      Dana so very sorry to hear of Jakes passing.. my deepest sympathy to you and the family. I remember working with Jake at Basler. He was a go getter. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I wont make his funeral as I am having surgery. But please know I am thinking of you.I am so sorry. Hugs

    6. Alfred (Bill) Schreiber / June 13, 2024 at 6:39 pm

      Our condolences to Andy’s family. He was a friend of my daughter, Ann from their high school days and my sons, Bill and Lee were friends and teammates of Andy, Chris, and Tod in their hockey days. Andy was a fine young man and after reading others comments it is readily apparent that he will be missed by his family and many friends. God Bless him and all who feel his loss.

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