Birth date: Jun 8, 1937 Death date: Sep 25, 2025
Terry Dale Piatt, age 88, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Terry was born on June 8, 1937 in Moulton, Iowa, the son of Edwin and Eva (Swarts) Piatt. He was alw Read Obituary
I knew both Terry and Judy, because I grew up in Moulton . I worked with Judy at ORHC..She was a delight to work with . Laugh a minute and the patients loved her.When she and terry got together , we teased her merciless yes she would need to break him in gently. She was
a bubbly, bright light and Terry, although a very sweet wonderful man, he was on the quiet side, quiet shy smile. Different Personalities but o boy look what they did.They have a love story for the ages. Everyone should be lucky enough to have that kind of love. RIP Terry
Judy, Amy , Emily and family,
It was with heavy hearts that we read of Terry's passing. Our dad dearly loved your whole family and treasured the time he spent with them. Terry was like another son to Jim and we look back with gratitude for all Terry (and the rest of you) did for him. We know how much you loved and will miss Terry. We send much love to all of you and special hugs for Judy!
Arnie and Carole
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Terry just a great HUMAN BEING, always a real Gentleman, a Military Veteran. I enjoyed many conversations with him. I always admired the way he took care of his wife Judy, may he REST IN PEACE!
Terry was one of the most approachable, friendly conversationalist I have known. His love for my Aunt Judy, Amy, Emily and their families was very evident. Always willing to share his knowledge and experience. Is surely missed but etched in my heart.
Terry was an awesome uncle. His good heart and love for family, immediate and extended was something to be cherished. He was kind, helpful and a member of the family that you knew would always be there for you. He was exceptionally intelligent but didn't flaunt it. If you ever wondered how he knew so much and just out of curiosity you would go to the dictionary or encyclopedia to check it out, there it was almost word for word. It was just Uncle Terry. If he had an idea or suggestion it was presented as "something to think about" he didn't rush you or push you, just "something to think about". He lived his life, good, strong, pure and we all learned by osmosis. Terry was loved by his family and all that knew him. His talents run deep and he was self taught with those many talents. We have lost a legend in our family but his memories will live on for as long as there is someone of us to tell them. He made his way close to his family, great nieces and nephews to great great nieces and nephews. I have a granddaughter that works at Fareway. Terry walked into Fareway one day and said you remind me of my daughter, Amy. (Amy has red hair and so does my granddaughter.) He talked to her for a while and then said, "I bet you don't know who I am". She said, "Yes, I do. You are uncle Terry". He was surprised and pleased. Each time he shopped at Fareway he looked Makenzie up, just to say Hi or maybe for some help to find something. You see Makenzie knew Uncle Terry because she had heard the many stories of kindness and he was not a stranger to her. He oftened talked to me about Makenzie and what a nice young lady she was. Makenzie felt the same about Uncle Terry. Makenzie is Terry's GREAT GREAT niece. This is down the line but there again this is how our family is, we cherish our family. That is the way this family is. He is a legend that will not be forgot and he is loved deeply by many.
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Thomas - Centerville
