Gary Stephen Ternus

Gary Stephen Ternus obituary, Ankeny, IA

Gary Stephen Ternus

Gary Ternus Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2018.
Gary S. Ternus was called home to our Lord April 1, 2018. Born in Manchester, Iowa on December 5, 1944, to Joseph and Katherine (Schaecher) Ternus, Gary was a wonderful, loving man who touched the lives of all who knew him. He accomplished many things during his life including: graduating from Iowa State University in 1971 with a Ph.D. in Animal Science, enjoying a successful career in the Animal Health and Nutrition industry, raising his two daughters, marrying his loving wife, Sandi, and becoming an amazing step father to her children. Gary was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and canning and loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He will live on forever in the hearts of those who loved him. Gary is survived by his wife Sandi; daughters Michelle Ternus and Kelly (Greg) Grandgeorge; step children Mike (Maria) Plank, Sarah (Marshall) Aunspach and Ben (Amy) Plank; brothers Carroll (Marlene) Ternus, Lyle (Joanne) Ternus, Ivan (Connie) Ternus and Steve (Ronette) Ternus; sisters Connie (Don) Smith, Diane Wieditz, Julie (Darrell) Staley, Barbara (Doug Wiesner) Mathes, Linda (Jim) Surber and Mary (Roger) Geater, and grandchildren Jake Plank, Charli Loefer, Hunter Plank, Nicole Aunspach, J.T. Loefer, Natalie Aunspach, Ana Grandgeorge, Madison Plank, Emma Plank, Ethan Plank and Haley Frances. His parents, Joseph and Katherine Ternus; and two brothers, David Ternus and James Ternus precede him in death. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bidwell Riverside or Hope Ministries.

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Ben Boumejjane

April 5, 2018

Thank you Gary for all what you did for me. Keep your smile and that deep thoughts look. Very deep ,well read and considerate person. Rest in peace and may god bless you. ben boumejjane

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Kelly (Grill) Cooper

April 4, 2018

I recall Gary vividly. While it's been many years since I have seen him, I remember him as a wise, wonderful soul with an kind smile and easy demeanor. Rest in peace Gary. Prayers to the family.

Kay Jack

April 3, 2018

Gary was a very dear friend since we were freshmen in GRINNELL high school. I will always have the memories of being a guest in Sandi and Gary's home on their 4th of July celebrations with all their family! What a fun group! They always made me feel so welcome. MY CONDOLENCES to all this wonderful family as you will miss Gary so much!

Paul Martin

April 3, 2018

Gary was always professional and treated everyone with respect. He will be missed

Kathy Haar

April 3, 2018

Gary was so very caring and loved to laugh!

He always told me he loved me. Always quick to reply to a FB post, very positively!

He will be truly missed & I feel so blessed to call him my Uncle!

At his difficult time, may you find comfort in the love & support of all of those around you. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs for strength & peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

There are things that we don't want to happen but have to accept, things we don't want to know but have to learn, and people we can't live without but have to let go. Author Unknown

all my Love, Kathy

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April 5, 2018

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