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TERRY C. RHODES
1938 - 2019
TERRY C. RHODES
1938 - 2019
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BORN
1938
DIED
2019
TERRY RHODES Obituary
Age 80, of Upper St. Clair passed away on February 12, 2019. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 22, 1938 to Armond (Ned) and Virginia H. (nee Creig) Irwin.Terry graduated from Westerville High School, Ohio in 1956 before enlisting in the U.S. Navy on August 23, 1956. Upon his honorable discharge in 1958 he ventured to California before finding work as an engineer within the steel industry. He spent 30 years at Crucible Compaction Metals in Oakdale, PA before retiring in 2008. Terry was one of the world's leading experts in the operation of Crucible's atomizer and was the lead inventor for multiple patents. In retirement he enjoyed playing golf and working at the USC tennis hut. In December, 1983, Terry married the love of his life, Valerie (Valentino) Thelk, and they enjoyed over 35 years of happiness together. Terry was instrumental in helping to raise Valerie's three children. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his stepfather, John R. Rhodes Jr. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sisters, Susanne Philips of Bladensburg, Ohio and Lucinda Austermiller also of Bladensburg; brother John Rhodes of Grove City, Ohio; stepson Richard (Mary Beth) Thelk of Pittsburgh, stepson Michael (Amy) Thelk of Virginia and stepdaughter Stephanie (Ken) Graham along with nine step grandchildren. A visitation and service of remembrance will be held on Saturday February 16, 2019, from noon to 3 p.m. at the BEINHAUER FUNERAL HOME located at 2828 Washington Rd, McMurray, PA 15317. Those who wish to leave gifts in his memory may donate to the American Cancer Society by phone at 1-800-227-2345 or by sending a check to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Please add or view tributes at
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Michael
October 4, 2019
Terry,
I enjoyed many Thanksgiving's with you, Marcie, Drew, Rick And Laurie (lu lu), Off State Street in Westerville Ohio. Thanks you for those great memories. Your "full" blood nephew Michael. Rest in peace Terry
Frank Rizzo
February 16, 2019
My condolences to all of Terry's family. I first met him in the early 1980's and became a fast friend. We worked together for more than 25 years. We commuted together to and from work all of that time. Terry was the finest most honorable man I ever knew. During our trips to work we discussed every aspect of life, including problems at work, problems at home, movies, books, sports, religion, politics, and you name it. Terry was the jack-of-all-trades in our facility. He did all the jobs nobody else wanted to do or could do and he did them very well. Everyone at Crucible considered him their friend. I marveled at his desire to be a writer and his passion for Barbershop singing. I am a better person because I knew him and I will always consider him the brother I never had. RIP BROTHER!
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Laura (Rhodes) Price
February 15, 2019
I wish your family peace and comfort during this sad time. For me, I miss you Dad! And I know you will be missed by Valerie and her Children. You were always there to help me make sense of the life we had. Your strength for our family and the love you shared will never be forgotten. You were:
The Daddy that taught me how to climb trees.
The Dad who taught us to play basketball.
The Father that gave his 16 year old daughter the "Rules of Dating".
The Mentor who helped shape me to be a good person.
Having you as a Dad has enriched my life beyond anything.
Love, Your LoLo
February 15, 2019
To Terry's family,
Any time that we lose loved one this is certainly a difficult time. May the precious memories you shared together, help you cope and bring you peace. May the scripture found at 1 Thes. 4:14 bring you some comfort knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be reassuring. May the God of peace be with you and your family during this time.
JB
David Booth
February 15, 2019
I really enjoyed being in Terry's company. We played a lot golf and went to some movies together. He was a fine man and we agreed on most issues regarding current events. I will miss Terry and remember fondly the time we spent together.
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