Terry Reese

Terry Douglas Reese of St. Johns died Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the age of 76. Born June 9, 1937 to Elmer and Josephine (Cleveland) Reese, Terry served in the US Army and retired from the Michigan National Guard at the rank of Sergeant Major after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. In 1975 Terry married Joyce Elliott in Grand Ledge and she preceded him in death in 2007.

Surviving are Terry's children; Sara (Troy) Marquardt of Macomb, Darren Elliott of DeWitt, Laura Bassett of St. Johns, Karin (Jim) Garcia of St. Johns; 10 grandchildren; Taylor, Kylie, Casey, Ridge, Samuel, Nicholas, Ashley, MaKenzie, Devin, Jesse; sister, Linda (Arthur) Howard; niece, Celeste (Kraig) Ehm, nephew, Grant (Tammy) Howard; and many dear friends. Along with his wife, Joyce, Terry was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Judith Reese, and infant daughter, Debbie Reese.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, January 31, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 511 E. Sturgis St., St. Johns, MI 48879 with Pastor Bryan Salminen officiating. Burial will follow at South Bingham Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, MI. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 525 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Lansing, MI 48917 or online at www.salvationarmyusa.org.