Terry L. Stanley

Terry L. Stanley, age 66, entered into eternal life after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, September 1, 2016, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Patricia (nee Delaney); loving children, Timothy (Wendy), Daniel (Heather), Katherine (Stephen) Moudry, and Colleen (Allen) Matza; cherished grandchildren, Laurel, Hannah, Linden, Decker, and Jacob; dear sisters, Sharon (Cliff) Shuman, Cheryl (Ken) Kalitowski, and Tina (Bill) Manella; dear brother, Mike (Kim) Nelson; loving mother-in-law, Helen Delaney; as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters- and brothers-in-law, and many friends and acquaintances.

Preceded in death by his parents, Harold Stanley and Ida (nee Wilda) Nelson; father-in-law, Joseph Delaney.

Terry retired from Oxbow Chemical in 2009 after over 30 years of service. He was a Eucharistic Minister and member of the Worship Commission at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Terry coached his children’s soccer and softball teams as they were growing up. He was an avid fan of the Blackhawks and of the Green Bay Packers, of which he was a proud part owner. He enjoyed music, photography, walks in the woods, and reading. He loved vacationing with his wife in Mexico and Marco Island. He cherished time spent attending annual auto racing events with his cousin, Butch Dearie. Terry’s calling after retirement was running “Gramps’s Daycare” where he delighted in reading princess and truck books to his beloved grandchildren, pushing them on swings, playing catch, making lunches, and tucking them in for naps. He loved parties, Christmas, and his family; he will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Terry’s name to Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association or PKU Organization of Illinois  would be greatly appreciated.

A Celebration of Terry’s life will begin on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:00 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 Arbeiter Rd, Joliet, IL 60431, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Mausoleum in Romeoville. Visitation will be Monday, September 5, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435.