Gerald B. Terrones

Gerald B. Terrones, 81, of Beloit, WI, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Beloit Memorial Hospital.
He was born on January 26, 1943 in Beloit, WI, the son of Jesse and Bernalda (Wessels) Terrones. Jerry met his sweetheart, Janet Heyerdahl, in elementary school. They were married on August 31, 1963 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. They raised their 4 children in Beloit and were married for 52 years, until Janet's passing in 2015.
Jerry was formerly employed by White Sundstrand and Beloit Corporation. In the early 2000's Jerry opened his own small business, Turtle Creek Computers, where he assisted local senior residents with building and maintaining computers. He continued to work part time into his retirement as a crossing guard for the School District of Beloit and took pride in assuring the safety of "his kids".
Jerry enjoyed spending his free time with family, including his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved cheering them on at the many activities they participated in. He liked cooking, especially when hosting family meals on holidays. He was an avid cyclist and enjoyed spending countless hours outdoors being active and also just sitting and bird watching in his own garden-like back yard with friends and family. Over the course of his life, he had a special bond with several family dogs, most recently two adored golden retrievers. His hobbies included woodworking, reading, and doing yoga. Jerry was a lifelong member of the YMCA. From playing handball in the 70s, to racquetball in the 80s, and most recently, spinning, the YMCA was an integral part of his life.
Jerry is survived by his children, Jerry (Linda) Terrones of Appleton, WI, Craig (Kim) Terrones of Seattle, WA, Kristen (Larry) Leinberger of Milwaukee, WI, and Jon (Marcia) Terrones of Cambridge, WI; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Mary Ann) Terrones and Deborah (Gary) Wallendal; and special friend, Barbara Carter.
Jerry was predeceased in death by his parents and his wife, Janet Terrones.
A private graveside service will be held at East Lawn Cemetery. Daley Murphy Wisch & Associates Funeral Home and Crematorium, 2355 Cranston Rd., Beloit, WI, assisted the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.daleymurphywisch.com
Donations in Jerry's memory can be made to Stateline Family YMCA in Beloit.