A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 77-year-old Terry R. Romay of Falls of Rough, Kent., formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, who passed away at 3 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, Louisville, Kentucky.He was born July 30, 1948 in Red Bud, Ill. to Leo and Thelma (nee DuClos) Romay, who both preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son: Jacob Romay; two sisters: Carol DeRousse and Denise (Jerry) Falk; three niece and nephews: Taryn Grohmann, Damon DeRousse, and Brandon (Lindsay) Eggemeyer; six great nieces and nephews: Bayle DeRousse, Lucas Grohmann, Brooke Grohmann, Zachary Grohmann, Oliver Grohmann, and Braylin Eggemeyer; one great-great Nephew: Ozzy; a special friend and her daughter: Melinda and Mena Morrow and many cousins and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Welda DeRousse, and a nephew-in-law: Chad Grohmann.
Terry was an Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War.
Terry had worked at International Shoe Company in Evansville, Spartan Printing in Sparta, Snyder General in Red Bud, Roger’s Redi Mix in Ruma, and retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Terry had been a member of the American Legion Post No. 622 in Prairie du Rocher and had been of the Catholic Faith.
Terry was affectionately nicknamed “Rock.” A nickname that could not be more appropriate for who he was as a person. Terry was a solid individual, dependable, an undeniable hard worker, and a great friend. He put pride in everything that he did. Terry was a creature of habit throughout his life. He woke up early and loved his morning coffee. Terry especially enjoyed fishing and spent many years at his lake in Prairie du Rocher. He was an avid outdoorsman, which prompted his move to Kentucky. Terry had a million-dollar smile. His genuine smile, sense of humor, and contagious laugh will be missed. A life well-lived.
Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud, Illinois.
A funeral for 77-year-old Terry R. Romay of Falls of Rough, Kent., formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois. Officiating: Fr. Iuvenius Iheme
Interment will be in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri at 9:30 a.m., Friday, August 29, 2025.
Funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home at 8:30 a.m.
In remembrance of Terry’s life and love, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Songs for Soldiers or for Masses.