Terrance P. "Terry" Reilly

1937 - 2025

Evansville, WI - Terrance "Terry" P. Reilly, age 88, of Evansville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, peacefully at home. He was born in Janesville, on June 1, 1937, the son of Paul B. and Katherine (Keefe) Reilly. He married Evelyn J. Heller on February 7, 1959, in Fulton and she preceded him in death on September 20, 2020. Terry served in the National Guards. Terry farmed for many years and had also worked for Dana Corp and retired from Fairbanks-Morse. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, gardening, photography and taking care of his chickens. Terry graduated from Edgerton Class of 1955.

Terry is survived by his 3 children: Brian Reilly of Evansville, Cindy (Daren) Finco of Janesville and Steve Reilly of Evansville; daughter-in-law, Barb Reilly; 4 grandchildren: Sarah (Shannon) Clankie, Kaitlyn (Nick) Barrett, Karissa Finco and Kody Finco; 4 great grandchildren: Michael, Maddie and Molly Clankie and Blake Lynn Barrett; great great granddaughter, Brinxleigh Clankie; 7 siblings: Paul (Vicky) Reilly Jr., Jim (Linda) Reilly, Joe (Jessica) Reilly, Kitty (Bob) Murwin, Mary (Mark) Backes, Joan Reilly and Colleen (Mark) Kruckenberg; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; son, Randy Reilly; and 4 siblings: Regina Reilly, Judith Summerlin, Timothy Reilly and Howard Reilly.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at APFEL EHLERT FUNERAL HOME, 315 Lord St. (Hwy 51) Edgerton. Burial will be at Fulton Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. For on-line condolences: www.apfelfuneral.com

"The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Agrace Hospice as well as Terry's sister, Colleen Kruckenberg for the loving care they provided."