Terry Wayne Propst's Obituary
Terry Wayne Propst, 77, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 11:40 P.M. on Sunday (03-02-2025) in his home. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great friend to many.
Terry was born on September 14, 1947, in Decatur, IL, the son of Wayne David Propst and Mary Jane (Grace) Propst. He married Bonnie L. Greitman on May 5, 1975, in Decatur, IL.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Terry was a lifelong member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. He was a truck driver and a proud member of the Teamsters Union. Terry then drove a school bus for fourteen years for the Warrensburg-Latham School District. He was also a Master Billiards Player.
Terry is survived by his wife Bonnie of almost 47 years of marriage; children: Tony Propst and wife May of Pittsburg, CA; Tammie McKay of Springfield, IL; and Sherri Powers and husband Richard of Paducah, KY; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sister: Cindy Pritchard and husband Don of Pleasant Plains, IL; and one brother: Chris Propst and wife April of Argenta, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday (03-06-2025) at Pilgrim Lutheran Church Decatur, IL, with visitation one hour prior to the service time at the church. Graveside services will follow the funeral service at 1:00 P.M. at Camp Butler National Cemetery Springfield, IL.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Lutheran Church.
Condolences can be left for the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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