Meese, Terrance O. 'Terry' 1944-2006

MEESE, MADDEN, STAHL

Posted By: S. Ferrall - IAGenWeb volunteer
Date: 6/5/2024 at 13:36:08

Terry O. Meese, 61, of Edgewood, died Tuesday June 27, 2006, at his home following an extended illness. The funeral Mass was held Friday, June 30, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Edgewood, with Rev. Bob Davies presiding. Burial was in St. Mark's Cemetery at Edgewood.

Terry was born July 16, 1944, in Edgewood, the son of Oscar and Kathleen (Madden) Meese. He was raised and educated in the area and graduated from Edgewood-Colesburg High School in 1962.

On June 13, 1964, Terry was united in marriage to Karen Stahl at Sacred Heart Church in Littleport. Two sons were born to this union..

During his lifetime, Terry worked for the City of Cedar Rapids, FMC-Linkbelt. He farmed for a few years then worked part-time for the City of Edgewood. Terry also worked for the Edgewood Sale Barn and for the past 12 years at ATI in Delhi. Terry loved fishing, hunting, gardening, gambling and spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Karen of Edgewood, two sons Tim (Julie) Meese of Edgewood and Todd (Kristen) Meese of Cedar Rapids, and five grandchildren Andy, Katie, Tyler, Morgan and Megan.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Tom.

Leonard Funeral Home, Edgewood, was in charge of arrangements.

~Manchester Press, Tuesday, July 4, 2006; pg 6

Note: The Oscar Meese farm was in Lodomillo twp., Clayton co., north of Edgewood.