Terry L. Gjerde, age 66, at rest Thursday, June 18, 2015.
He was the son of Harold and Charlotte (nee Hendrickson) Gjerde.
Terry was a graduate of Lisbon Grade School, Newark High School, Class of 1966 and Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.
He was a teacher at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Morris, for 6 years, and he was also a security guard with Pinkerton. He retired in 2004 from LyondellBasell Industries with 27 years of service.
Terry enjoyed playing poker, collecting fossils and computers. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen A. (nee Farrell) whom he married December 20, 1969 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris; one son, Eric (Liz) Gjerde; one daughter, Heidi (Nick) Burton; his mother, Charlotte; grandchildren, Reiter and Reece Bird; two brothers, Ronald (Cathy) Gjerde, Richard (Allison) Gjerde; one sister, Linda Gjerde; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gjerde.
Visitation and Services: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Steven Schumacher officiating at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - June 21, 2015
He was the son of Harold and Charlotte (nee Hendrickson) Gjerde.
Terry was a graduate of Lisbon Grade School, Newark High School, Class of 1966 and Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.
He was a teacher at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Morris, for 6 years, and he was also a security guard with Pinkerton. He retired in 2004 from LyondellBasell Industries with 27 years of service.
Terry enjoyed playing poker, collecting fossils and computers. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen A. (nee Farrell) whom he married December 20, 1969 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris; one son, Eric (Liz) Gjerde; one daughter, Heidi (Nick) Burton; his mother, Charlotte; grandchildren, Reiter and Reece Bird; two brothers, Ronald (Cathy) Gjerde, Richard (Allison) Gjerde; one sister, Linda Gjerde; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gjerde.
Visitation and Services: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Steven Schumacher officiating at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - June 21, 2015
Terry L. Gjerde, age 66, at rest Thursday, June 18, 2015.
He was the son of Harold and Charlotte (nee Hendrickson) Gjerde.
Terry was a graduate of Lisbon Grade School, Newark High School, Class of 1966 and Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.
He was a teacher at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Morris, for 6 years, and he was also a security guard with Pinkerton. He retired in 2004 from LyondellBasell Industries with 27 years of service.
Terry enjoyed playing poker, collecting fossils and computers. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen A. (nee Farrell) whom he married December 20, 1969 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris; one son, Eric (Liz) Gjerde; one daughter, Heidi (Nick) Burton; his mother, Charlotte; grandchildren, Reiter and Reece Bird; two brothers, Ronald (Cathy) Gjerde, Richard (Allison) Gjerde; one sister, Linda Gjerde; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gjerde.
Visitation and Services: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Steven Schumacher officiating at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - June 21, 2015
He was the son of Harold and Charlotte (nee Hendrickson) Gjerde.
Terry was a graduate of Lisbon Grade School, Newark High School, Class of 1966 and Illinois State University where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education.
He was a teacher at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Morris, for 6 years, and he was also a security guard with Pinkerton. He retired in 2004 from LyondellBasell Industries with 27 years of service.
Terry enjoyed playing poker, collecting fossils and computers. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen A. (nee Farrell) whom he married December 20, 1969 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morris; one son, Eric (Liz) Gjerde; one daughter, Heidi (Nick) Burton; his mother, Charlotte; grandchildren, Reiter and Reece Bird; two brothers, Ronald (Cathy) Gjerde, Richard (Allison) Gjerde; one sister, Linda Gjerde; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his father, Harold Gjerde.
Visitation and Services: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Steven Schumacher officiating at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Road, Joliet, Illinois.
Published: The Herald-News, Joliet, IL - June 21, 2015
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