Terry R. Geer

Terry's life began July 31, 1947 in Dowagiac, the son of Jerry and Doris (Howard) Geer. He was a 1965 graduate of Dowagiac Union High School where he successfully played coronet in the high school band. Terry was united in marriage to Paula Winchester. They spent two thirds of their lives together. Terry was a talented heavy equipment operator known as “The Dozer Man” to all he worked for. He had an eye for great detail and precision. He loved to go to old tractor shows where he would spend hours admiring the intricate workings of the old antiques. He was known for his immaculate yard and could be seen frequently mowing and manicuring his lawn. Terry had a great love of music and recently reunited with many of his band mates at the Dowagiac Band Reunion. His loving family includes his wife Paula Winchester Geer; sisters Sharon Geer, Judy (Mike) Baker and Carrol Sue (Joe) Bradford; sister-in-law, Judy Winchester and brother-in-law, Scott (Dee Dee) Winchester; nieces and nephews Kristy Bradford, Jenna “Punkin” Huffman, Robbie, Joey, Jeanna and Tom Winchester, in addition to great niece and nephews Alivia, Gage and his very special “Little Joe”. He leaves behind many treasured life long friends. Terry passed away at his home on Saturday October 2, 2010 surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents. Terry's family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. led by Pastor Bill Krogel from Rochester, Indiana. He will be laid to rest in Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan or the Michigan Flywheelers Association. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Terry at www.yazel-clark.com.