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Luther “Luke” Leonidas Terry, Jr., 79, Vero Beach
March 22, 1945 – August 3, 2024
Luther “Luke” Leonidas Terry, Jr. of Vero Beach, FL passed away in his home on Saturday August 3, surrounded by his family and the constant eye of the family labrador Kensington. Born March 22, 1945 in Baltimore, MD he was the second of three children of Luther L. Terry and Janet (Reynolds) Terry. He grew up in Rockville, MD and followed his cousin Richard Timms to Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts, class of 1963, where he played football, baseball and made lifelong friends. He would attend Trinity College in Hartford, CT, class of ‘67, where he earned a BA in History, played football and lacrosse and was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He would later serve both Deerfield and Trinity as a proud member of their Boards of Trustees.
During his first year at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, where later he would earn his MBA, Luke enlisted in the US Army. After receiving an officer’s commission, he tackled and completed several of the Army’s most arduous schools: Airborne, Ranger, and the Special Forces Qualification Course earning a Green Beret. Initially stationed in Bad Tolz, West Germany, he deployed numerous times throughout Europe. Returning to the USA he continued to serve in the Army Reserves. Later, as a Major, when his career took him to London, the Army asked him to serve with British Para Regiment as a liaison officer. Among his many awards and decorations, he was most proud of his Master Parachute Wings and his Ranger and Special Forces tabs. Decorations included The Soldiers Medal, (our country’s highest valor award in peace time), The Meritorious Service Medal, and The Army Achievement Medal. Other awards included British, German and French jump wings. Upon returning to Philadelphia from Germany, Luke finished his MBA and joined the firm White Weld & Co, which in turn became The First Boston Corporation, CSFirst Boston, CSFB and lastly Credit Suisse. Luke started out in the Fixed Income Department, working in New York, Philadelphia, London and Singapore. When he returned to London, the place he considered home for many years, his retiring boss put him in charge of the firm’s move to Canary Wharf and he would spend the rest of his career as Managing Director heading the Corporate Services Department. Whilst moving the firm’s NY headquarters to Eleven Madison Avenue he met his wife, Belinda Walker, and they returned to his home in London in 1997 welcoming their son, Luther L. Terry III, in 2000. After the events of September 11, Luke and his family returned to the United States and moved to Bedford Hills, NY where they would remain until his retirement. They subsequently relocated to the John’s Island Community in Vero Beach.
Luke is predeceased by his brother Michael Durham Terry, and their parents Luther L. Terry, MD and Beryl (Janet) Reynolds Terry.
Luke is survived by his devoted wife Belinda, son Luther III, his sister Janet Terry Kollock, brother-in-law David P. Kollock, sister in law Joan B. Terry, Nephews Alexander Kollock and Luther D. Terry, Nieces Paige T. Kollock and Agnes T. Quiggle, three great nephews Murphy & Leonidas Quiggle, Alexander Fakih, two great nieces Madeleine Kollock and Sophie T. Fakih and Remedy’s Longpine Lady Kensington (Kensie).
In lieu of flowers contributions in Luke’s memory can be made to any of the following:
Deerfield Academy – https://deerfield.edu/alumni/give/make-a-gift
Trinity College – https://www.trincoll.edu/
VNA Hospice – https://vnatc.org/waystogive/memorials-and-honorariums/
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe Street, Bedford, NY 10506.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 22 from 5:00-7:00 PM at John’s Island Club, 3 John’s Island Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963.
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Jerry Epstein, 86
November 15, 1937 – August 3, 2024
Jerry Epstein, 86, passed away August 3, 2024. A full obituary is forthcoming.
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Bernard James Sproch, II, 77
September 21, 1946 – July 31, 2024
BERNARD JAMES SPROCH, II, age 77, passed away at home on July 31, 2024.
He was born September 21, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana.
Bernie was a Veteran and proudly served in the US Army, 1970-1974. Being Airborne was one of his greatest accomplishments. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 39 in Vero and the Vero Beach Veterans for decades.
Being a private pilot, Bernie fulfilled his dream life living at the Indian River Aerodrome for 34 years. His heartfelt passion for aviation started at a young age inspired by his father’s great accomplishment as a Naval Pilot and later United Airlines.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sherri, of 37 years. They had a beautiful marriage of cherishing one another and a home filled with German Shepherds, Blitzen, Panzer and Stuka. He loved the simple life of riding his Harleys, enjoying his 1967 Buick Riviera and most of all, he loved being home.
There will be a private service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dogs For Life, Inc., 1230 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida 32960, For the Love of Paws, 12198 CR 512, Fellsmere, Florida 32948, or H.A.L.O No-Kill Rescue Shelter, 710 Jackson St., Sebastian, Florida 32958 in loving memory of Bernie.
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Wayne Charles Moulton, 80, Vero Beach
October 29, 1943 – August 6, 2024
Wayne Charles Moulton passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 at his home in Vero Beach, Florida.
He was born in Framingham, Massachusetts and moved to Vero Beach, Florida when he was discharged from the Air Force.
Wayne proudly served his country for 12 years, with 4 of those years fighting in the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked for the City of Vero Beach driving the street sweeper until retiring in 2004.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Vero Beach.
Survivors include daughter Tammi Topolski (Eric Topolski) of Vero Beach; daughter Tiffany Page (Jeremy Page) of Vero Beach; grandson Alex Topolski of Orlando, Florida and 4 brothers and sisters.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather Ronald and Dorothy Wilson, his father Warren Moulton and brother Richard Moulton and loving wife Eleanor Moulton.
A Viewing will be held at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach on Monday, August 12th from 4-6pm and a Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 13th at 11am, followed by a Committal Service at Crestlawn Cemetery at 12pm.
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Ione Lillegard, 85, Vero Beach
November 10, 1938 – July 9, 2024
At the age of 85, Mrs. Ione Lillegard died on July 9, 2024, at Sonata Vero Beach Assisted Living. She is survived by her five children: Debbie (Eric) Blumer of Lakewood, CO; Deanna (Jeffrey) Palmer of Madison, SD; Matthew Lillegard of Minneapolis, MN; Naomi (Mike) Marzinske of South St. Paul, MN; and Joanne (Justin) Knott of Sebastian, FL. She’s also survived by her grandchildren: David Blumer, Joshua (Danielle) Palmer, Caleb Palmer, Diana (Drew) Carter, Danielle (Carl) Wold, Kari Marzinske, Jacob Marzinske, Liliana Knott, and Gabriel Knott: five great-grandchildren: Jaina Carter, Rosalie Carter, Logan Carter, Alice Wold, Lewis Wold, and brother LeRoy Sundbom of Fosston, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and spouse, the Rev. David Lillegard.
Ione Alvira Lillegard, the daughter of Arvid and Irene Sundbom, was born on Nov. 10, 1938, the second of two children. She attended school in Bagley, MN, graduating in 1955. She graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 1958. She was a one-room Christian day school teacher at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Princeton, MN, for two years until her marriage.
Ione was married to David Theodore Lillegard on Aug. 14, 1960, at her home church, Concordia Lutheran Church, in rural Clearbrook, MN. She taught at Jerico Lutheran School for the first year. Their marriage was blessed with five children, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. They shared 11 homes where David served as pastor – some on the foreign mission field: New Hampton, IA; Trail, MN; Oklee, MN; Suttons Bay, MI; Luverne, MN; San Jose, Costa Rica; Lima, Peru; Mayville, ND, Sebastian, FL; and Santiago, Chile. In recent years she was a member at New Hope Lutheran Church in Melbourne, FL (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
There will be a memorial service on August 16 at 2 pm:
New Hope Lutheran Church
870 Hollywood Blvd
West Melbourne FL
Memorial gifts: to New Hope (above) or to Peru and Chile Missions (below):
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
6 Browns Court
Mankato MN 56001
Arrangements are entrusted to Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1623 North Central Avenue, Sebastian, Florida 32958.
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