Cecil G. Hand, age 84 passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Lena Living Center.
He was born on June 8, 1932 in Mt. Carroll, IL to Cecil F. and Clara (Spencer) Hand. He married Carol Jensen on December 24, 1950 in Sabula, IA at the Calvary Lutheran Church. Cecil retired from the Savanna Army Depot after 37 years of service and then worked at Tru Value Hardware and the Corner Tap for 14 years. He loved to play euchre and fish, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Carol of Stockton, IL; Daughter Cheryl Bourland of Stockton; 8 grandchildren-Gabe (Ryan) Greve, Matthew Greve, Carolyn (Adam) Frandsen, Caitlynn Greve, Joey Bourland, Nikki Bourland, Jeffrey Hand and Jennifer (Andrew) Busser; and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Dale Hand, 2 sisters Marvel Spraugen and Vada Handel.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at the Lena Burial Park.
A luncheon will follow at the Corner Tap.