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As received from Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Service:
John “Ian” Terry Jr., 67, a resident of Trimountain passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the Up Health Systems – Portage Hospital following a battle with lung cancer.
He was born on June 9, 1955, in Chicago, IL, a son of the late John and Mary (McLean) Terry Sr.. John was raised in the Chicago area and Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He then moved to make his home in Milwaukee, WI, and attended MATC Culinary School. Ian began a career as a chef working for the Bradley Center and also teaching for MATC in the Culinary program.
Mr. Terry was a veteran of US Army having served with the 82nd Airborne.
On June 25, 1982, he was united in marriage to Roseann Matysik. The couple resided in the Milwaukee area until 2012 when they moved to Trimountain to be closer to family.
Locally Ian owned and operated a catering business with his wife called Rosian Catering. Along with his love of cooking and food Ian enjoyed collecting rocks and driftwood, watching birds and volunteering with Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly.
Preceding him in death were his parents and stepdaughter: Beth Matysik
Surviving are:
His wife: Roseann Terry of Trimountain
His daughter: Amy (John) Feigler of St. Paul, MN
His step-daughter: Molly (Micah) Cavaleri of Houghton
His granddaughter: Lilia Cavaleri
His brother & sister: Douglas Terry of Milwaukee, WI
Mary Davis of Houghton
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
His furry companions Lola and Poppy
A memorial service for Ian will be held 10:30 am Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Church of South Range with Rev. Bucky Beach to officiate. Friends may call on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 10:00 am until time of services at Grace Lutheran Church of South Range.
To view Ian’s obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
