Terry R. Romay

TERRY R. ROMAY, 77, of Falls of Rough, KY, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 3:00 pm, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, Louisville, Kentucky.

He was born to the late Leo and Thelma (nee DuClos) Romay on July 30, 1948, in Red Bud, Illinois.

Terry was an Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War.

Terry had worked at International Shoe Company in Evansville, Spartan Printing in Sparta, Snyder General in Red Bud, Roger’s Redi Mix in Ruma, and retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Terry had been a member of the American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher and had been of the Catholic Faith.

Terry was affectionately nicknamed “Rock.” A nickname that could not be more appropriate for who he was as a person. Terry was a solid individual, dependable, an undeniable hard worker, and a great friend. He put pride in everything that he did. Terry was a creature of habit throughout his life. He woke up early and loved his morning coffee. Terry especially enjoyed fishing and spent many years at his lake in Prairie du Rocher. He was an avid outdoorsman, which prompted his move to Kentucky. Terry had a million-dollar smile. His genuine smile, sense of humor, and contagious laugh will be missed. A life well-lived.

Survivors:

1 Son: 

  Jacob Romay

2 Sisters:  

  Carol DeRousse

  Denise (Jerry) Falk

3 Niece & Nephews:

  Taryn Grohmann, Damon DeRousse, and Brandon (Lindsay) Eggemeyer

6 Great Nieces & Nephews: 

  Bayle DeRousse, Lucas Grohmann, Brooke Grohmann, Zachary Grohmann, Oliver Grohmann, and Braylin Eggemeyer

1 Great-Great Nephew: 

  Ozzy

Special Friend and her daughter: 

  Melinda and Mena Morrow

Many Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Brother-in-law – Welda DeRousse, and 1 Nephew-in-law – Chad Grohmann

Funeral Service:

  7:00 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2025

  Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

  Fr. Iuvenius Iheme

Interment:

  9:30 am, Friday, August 29, 2025

  Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri

  Funeral procession will be leaving the funeral home at 8:30 am

Visitation:

  Thursday– 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

  Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

In remembrance of Terry’s life and love, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Songs for Soldiers or for Masses.