Terry G. Richards

August 13, 1952 - August 2, 2020

Terry G. Richards, 67 of Peoria Heights, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born to Homer and Eleanor (Lehr) Richards on August 13, 1952 in Carrollton, IL. He married Norrie Sturgeon on March 21, 1998 in East Peoria. Terry is survived by his wife Norrie of Peoria Heights; children, Jason Richards of Peoria and Kim (Tim) Carver of Peoria; stepchildren, Russell Crawford of Lincoln and Steven Sturgeon of Athens; grandchildren, Kayla and Brady Carver and Jacob Sturgeon; and siblings, Larry (Pam) Richards, Randy (Nancy) Richards, Brenda Richards, Mike Richards, Denise (Jeremy) Dalton, and Roger Richards. Terry worked as a laborer at Caterpillar for 35 years, retiring in 2007. He was a former member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in East Peoria, and a very active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing, and was an avid Cardinals fan. A private memorial service will be held Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington. The Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Heren will officiate. Burial will be held at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peters Lutheran Church or Our Savior Lutheran Church. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks are mandatory. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFuneralHome.com.