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Terrance Reilly

May 29, 1933 ~ March 21, 2018

Terrance Reilly, 84, of Humboldt, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died on March 21, 2018, at Humboldt Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 11:00 am with Rev. Matthew Haan officiating. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Keystone. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, March 26, 2018, from 4-7pm. Terrance was born May 29, 1933, in Vinton, Iowa, son of Mark and Mary (Kelly) Reilly. He graduated from Van Horne High school in 1951. In 1952, he joined the Air Force and served until his honorable discharge in 1956. On September 28, 1957, he married Darlas Eschen. To their union they had nine children. All attended St. Matthew's and Regis High School. Terry was a lifelong member at St. Matthew Catholic Church. He worked for Western Electric and retired on January 1 1987. In retirement, Terry and Darlas enjoyed traveling the United States from coast to coast seeing friends and family and attending countless reunions.Terry also enjoyed fishing. They enjoyed many winters in Mission, Texas where Terry was involved in VFW events and making wood crafts for his family. Thankful to have shared his life, are his spouse of 60 years Darlas; children, Christina Auman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kathleen (Nick) Sienknecht of Clutier, Iowa, Steven (Deanna) Reilly of Lewisville, Texas, Timothy Reilly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tracy (Edna) Reilly of Texas, Nancy (Shawn) Estrem of Greenwood, Indiana, Penney (Dave) Jenkins of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Dianna (John) Boleyn of Humboldt, Iowa, and Holly (Matt) Haan of Rock Valley, Iowa; grandchildren, Jessica, Jeremy, Michael, Rebecca, Stephanie, Steve Jr., Leigha, Paige, Matthew, Makenzie, Brandon, Dallas, Issac, Kelly, Aaron, Benjamin, Titus, Ezra, and Andrew; nine great grandchildren; sister, Rosemary Johnston of Cedar Rapids; brother-in-law, Junior Eschen of Independence, Iowa; brother-in-law, Laverne Eschen of Marshalltown, Iowa; four sisters-in-law; and countless nieces and nephews. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Mary Reilly; brothers, Hugh, Sam, Ron and Joe Reilly; sisters, Connie Lotto, Colleen Steepleton, and Sharon Wymore; brothers-in-law Jerry Steepleton, Louis Eschen and Lee Eschen; son-in-law, Mark Auman. Memorials may be directed to the Humboldt County Hospice Foundation.

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  1. Holly and. Matt, my favorite memory of your dad was on your wedding day as the 2 of you danced together and the glow in his eyes. May God surround you with His love and comfort.
    Faye and Rich

  2. What great vacations we took as a family. Who is crazy enough to pack up eight children and venture out to all over the United States for a month at a time!? Thanks for all the wonderful family memories and great adventures Dad!
    I love you and will always treasure the love you had for me💕✝️
    Nancy

  3. Dad, my best memories with you are going through old family pictures and seeing the history of our family. I will miss you. Christina

  4. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.

  5. Uncle Terry you will be greatly missed! I will always remember how much you loved being out in nature and seeing new things! You took me camping with your girls when I was younger and it was one of my best childhood memories! You were always telling me about new sights you have seen in your travels and my girls still have the wooden puzzles you made as prizes for the Reilly Reunion. I know you have found a nice crackling campfire to sit by in heaven to chat with your beloved family members who have gone before you. Sending prayers and love to all the Reilly’s as you celebrate his life. ❤️🙏🏼

  6. Camping all summer, go karting, playing mini-golf. You made my childhood full of adventure and fun! Then the way you looked at my kids and kissed their little faces will always be reminders of how much you loved me! I love you, Dad.

  7. Holly, your dad was such a kind man. I remember meeting him and your mom at several of our college events. I got to know them even better the weekend of your wedding. I know he meant so much to you! He has left a great legacy in one of my best friends! Our sincere sympathies to your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Karen (VanderEide) Merema

  8. To all the Riley Clan and especially Steve, Deanna and their lovely family,

    Over many years now we were so Blessed to be included in the Riley Family Gatherings, Texas Branch. All those times were so wonderful and especially when Steve’s parents were there, too.

    Mr. Riley, May God Hold You in The Palm of His Hand and May His Perpetual Light Shine upon you. Requiescat in Pace

    All Our Love and Prayers, Beth and Becci

  9. My heart and prayers go out to the family in this difficult time. May Almighty God help you to have strength and comfort.
    2 Thessalonians 2:16&17.


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