In Loving Memory of
TERRY JOHNISEE on His Birthday
09/10/1947 - 06/06/2011
Love, Vali, Tara, Dana and Alane
It's '68 the battles been fought
All the rules broken that I was taught
Carried off the plane to see eyes of hate
Trying to make sense, when I know it's too late
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's '78 the pain remains
A wife and child have made me tame
The job is hard with one good arm
But hard work keeps me out of harm
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's 2008, and another fight is fought,
Those coming home are met with lights
Parades and joy, speeches and rights
Thank God for those who defend overseas
So you and I can remain always free
I pray they soon forget those vivid memories
I'm aged and gray, Agent O is here to stay,
A cane now tries to set the score,
I know I've lived a good life...and more
I wear my hat with ribbons and pins
And walk with pride of what has been
No cheers and parade, you see
A "Welcome Home", no worry for me
It's 2011, 20 more years is all I need
To live and love and ride my Harley
I want to watch my Alane wed,
It helps me withstand the pain and bed
But this is not the plan for me
A Flag, a Tear, a Sad Parade, you see
and a "Welcome Home" from God,...finally.
.........Love Always, Vali..........
Terry G. Johnisee, 63, formerly of Hardin, died unexpectedly at 7:50 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.
He was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Carrollton, son of Bertha Lee (Camerer).
He married the love of his life, Vali Gay (Long) Johnisee, on June 29, 1974, in Kampsville. She survives.
He was a machinist at Owens Brockway in Godfrey for 24 years, retiring in September of 2002, and was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a decorated veteran receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Air Medal, Purple Heart with first oak leaf cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge, Expert Qualification Badge with machine gun bar, Marksman qualification badge with rifle and automatic rifle bars.
He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson. He was a member of the HOGS motorcycle group and was very proud to be a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. He was also a hunter and fisherman. The highlight of his life was his wife, Vali, who he spent over 36 years of his life with. Wherever they went, they were always together. He was a very proud papa to his granddaughter Alane, who he spent as much time as possible with.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Tara (Dana) Plunkett; granddaughter, Alane Plunkett; four sisters, Judy (Ed) Herter, Bev Bushnell, Bonnie Camerer and Sue Bushnell; two brothers, Robert E. (Mary) Lee and Raymond Roundcount; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Betty Long; two sisters-in-law, Monica Schmieder and Sandy Long; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Jackie Johnisee; and a great-nephew, Blake Hampton.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin, where Father Don Roberts will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11.
Burial will be at Hardin City Cemetery with full military rites.
Memorials may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart or American Diabetes Association.
Terry was a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. Terry was a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. Combat wounded with 3 Purple Hearts. He served in the Army 1967-69, and was in Vietnam in 1968.
TERRY JOHNISEE on His Birthday
09/10/1947 - 06/06/2011
Love, Vali, Tara, Dana and Alane
It's '68 the battles been fought
All the rules broken that I was taught
Carried off the plane to see eyes of hate
Trying to make sense, when I know it's too late
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's '78 the pain remains
A wife and child have made me tame
The job is hard with one good arm
But hard work keeps me out of harm
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's 2008, and another fight is fought,
Those coming home are met with lights
Parades and joy, speeches and rights
Thank God for those who defend overseas
So you and I can remain always free
I pray they soon forget those vivid memories
I'm aged and gray, Agent O is here to stay,
A cane now tries to set the score,
I know I've lived a good life...and more
I wear my hat with ribbons and pins
And walk with pride of what has been
No cheers and parade, you see
A "Welcome Home", no worry for me
It's 2011, 20 more years is all I need
To live and love and ride my Harley
I want to watch my Alane wed,
It helps me withstand the pain and bed
But this is not the plan for me
A Flag, a Tear, a Sad Parade, you see
and a "Welcome Home" from God,...finally.
.........Love Always, Vali..........
Terry G. Johnisee, 63, formerly of Hardin, died unexpectedly at 7:50 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.
He was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Carrollton, son of Bertha Lee (Camerer).
He married the love of his life, Vali Gay (Long) Johnisee, on June 29, 1974, in Kampsville. She survives.
He was a machinist at Owens Brockway in Godfrey for 24 years, retiring in September of 2002, and was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a decorated veteran receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Air Medal, Purple Heart with first oak leaf cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge, Expert Qualification Badge with machine gun bar, Marksman qualification badge with rifle and automatic rifle bars.
He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson. He was a member of the HOGS motorcycle group and was very proud to be a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. He was also a hunter and fisherman. The highlight of his life was his wife, Vali, who he spent over 36 years of his life with. Wherever they went, they were always together. He was a very proud papa to his granddaughter Alane, who he spent as much time as possible with.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Tara (Dana) Plunkett; granddaughter, Alane Plunkett; four sisters, Judy (Ed) Herter, Bev Bushnell, Bonnie Camerer and Sue Bushnell; two brothers, Robert E. (Mary) Lee and Raymond Roundcount; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Betty Long; two sisters-in-law, Monica Schmieder and Sandy Long; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Jackie Johnisee; and a great-nephew, Blake Hampton.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin, where Father Don Roberts will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11.
Burial will be at Hardin City Cemetery with full military rites.
Memorials may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart or American Diabetes Association.
Terry was a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. Terry was a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. Combat wounded with 3 Purple Hearts. He served in the Army 1967-69, and was in Vietnam in 1968.
In Loving Memory of
TERRY JOHNISEE on His Birthday
09/10/1947 - 06/06/2011
Love, Vali, Tara, Dana and Alane
It's '68 the battles been fought
All the rules broken that I was taught
Carried off the plane to see eyes of hate
Trying to make sense, when I know it's too late
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's '78 the pain remains
A wife and child have made me tame
The job is hard with one good arm
But hard work keeps me out of harm
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's 2008, and another fight is fought,
Those coming home are met with lights
Parades and joy, speeches and rights
Thank God for those who defend overseas
So you and I can remain always free
I pray they soon forget those vivid memories
I'm aged and gray, Agent O is here to stay,
A cane now tries to set the score,
I know I've lived a good life...and more
I wear my hat with ribbons and pins
And walk with pride of what has been
No cheers and parade, you see
A "Welcome Home", no worry for me
It's 2011, 20 more years is all I need
To live and love and ride my Harley
I want to watch my Alane wed,
It helps me withstand the pain and bed
But this is not the plan for me
A Flag, a Tear, a Sad Parade, you see
and a "Welcome Home" from God,...finally.
.........Love Always, Vali..........
Terry G. Johnisee, 63, formerly of Hardin, died unexpectedly at 7:50 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.
He was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Carrollton, son of Bertha Lee (Camerer).
He married the love of his life, Vali Gay (Long) Johnisee, on June 29, 1974, in Kampsville. She survives.
He was a machinist at Owens Brockway in Godfrey for 24 years, retiring in September of 2002, and was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a decorated veteran receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Air Medal, Purple Heart with first oak leaf cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge, Expert Qualification Badge with machine gun bar, Marksman qualification badge with rifle and automatic rifle bars.
He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson. He was a member of the HOGS motorcycle group and was very proud to be a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. He was also a hunter and fisherman. The highlight of his life was his wife, Vali, who he spent over 36 years of his life with. Wherever they went, they were always together. He was a very proud papa to his granddaughter Alane, who he spent as much time as possible with.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Tara (Dana) Plunkett; granddaughter, Alane Plunkett; four sisters, Judy (Ed) Herter, Bev Bushnell, Bonnie Camerer and Sue Bushnell; two brothers, Robert E. (Mary) Lee and Raymond Roundcount; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Betty Long; two sisters-in-law, Monica Schmieder and Sandy Long; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Jackie Johnisee; and a great-nephew, Blake Hampton.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin, where Father Don Roberts will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11.
Burial will be at Hardin City Cemetery with full military rites.
Memorials may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart or American Diabetes Association.
Terry was a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. Terry was a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. Combat wounded with 3 Purple Hearts. He served in the Army 1967-69, and was in Vietnam in 1968.
TERRY JOHNISEE on His Birthday
09/10/1947 - 06/06/2011
Love, Vali, Tara, Dana and Alane
It's '68 the battles been fought
All the rules broken that I was taught
Carried off the plane to see eyes of hate
Trying to make sense, when I know it's too late
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's '78 the pain remains
A wife and child have made me tame
The job is hard with one good arm
But hard work keeps me out of harm
No cheers and no parade, you see
No "Welcome Home", today for me
It's 2008, and another fight is fought,
Those coming home are met with lights
Parades and joy, speeches and rights
Thank God for those who defend overseas
So you and I can remain always free
I pray they soon forget those vivid memories
I'm aged and gray, Agent O is here to stay,
A cane now tries to set the score,
I know I've lived a good life...and more
I wear my hat with ribbons and pins
And walk with pride of what has been
No cheers and parade, you see
A "Welcome Home", no worry for me
It's 2011, 20 more years is all I need
To live and love and ride my Harley
I want to watch my Alane wed,
It helps me withstand the pain and bed
But this is not the plan for me
A Flag, a Tear, a Sad Parade, you see
and a "Welcome Home" from God,...finally.
.........Love Always, Vali..........
Terry G. Johnisee, 63, formerly of Hardin, died unexpectedly at 7:50 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2011, in the emergency room at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville.
He was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Carrollton, son of Bertha Lee (Camerer).
He married the love of his life, Vali Gay (Long) Johnisee, on June 29, 1974, in Kampsville. She survives.
He was a machinist at Owens Brockway in Godfrey for 24 years, retiring in September of 2002, and was a member of the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Godfrey. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He was a decorated veteran receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Air Medal, Purple Heart with first oak leaf cluster, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation Badge, Expert Qualification Badge with machine gun bar, Marksman qualification badge with rifle and automatic rifle bars.
He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson. He was a member of the HOGS motorcycle group and was very proud to be a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. He was also a hunter and fisherman. The highlight of his life was his wife, Vali, who he spent over 36 years of his life with. Wherever they went, they were always together. He was a very proud papa to his granddaughter Alane, who he spent as much time as possible with.
In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughter, Tara (Dana) Plunkett; granddaughter, Alane Plunkett; four sisters, Judy (Ed) Herter, Bev Bushnell, Bonnie Camerer and Sue Bushnell; two brothers, Robert E. (Mary) Lee and Raymond Roundcount; father and mother-in-law, Morris and Betty Long; two sisters-in-law, Monica Schmieder and Sandy Long; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Jackie Johnisee; and a great-nephew, Blake Hampton.
Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin, where Father Don Roberts will officiate at services at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11.
Burial will be at Hardin City Cemetery with full military rites.
Memorials may be made to the Military Order of the Purple Heart or American Diabetes Association.
Terry was a member of the Illinois Patriot Guard. Terry was a 100% disabled Vietnam veteran. Combat wounded with 3 Purple Hearts. He served in the Army 1967-69, and was in Vietnam in 1968.
