Terry Degler

     Terry Max Degler, age 84, a resident of Portland, passed away on November 28, 2022 at Persimmon Ridge in Portland.

     Terry was born June 7, 1938, in Portland, the son of Clarence and Hazel (Starr) Degler.  He graduated from Portland High School and retired from LPI Trucking in Portland.  Terry also worked for Price Implement.  In his early years he enjoyed horseback riding and camping.  Terry was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He attended Asbury United Methodist Church in Portland.  Terry married Ruth Ann Bickel on December 10, 1961 and she passed away on March 4, 2020. 

Survivors include:

2 sons:  Jeff Degler (wife Cheryl) – Churubusco, Indiana

             Kevin Degler (wife Denise) – Portland, Indiana

7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren

3 sister-in-law’s:  Marjorie Johnson – Portland, Indiana

                             Elaine Bickel – Portland, Indiana

                             Marilyn Boyce (husband Don) – Geneva, Indiana

4 brother-in-law’s:  Donald Bickel (wife Donna) – Ridgeville, Indiana

                                Larry Bickel – Portland, Indiana

                                 Lester Bickel (wife Julia) – Huntington, Indiana

                                Bill Benefiel (wife Melanie) - Michigan

      He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, his brother Donald Degler and his sister Pat Benefiel. 

      Visitation will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home.  Pastor Joe Boggs will officiate and burial will follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery, west of Bryant. 

      Memorials may be directed towards The Journey Home for Ending Veteran Homelessness. 

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