Terry L. French, age 78, passed away in Texas on Sept. 29, 2022.
He was born in Council Bluffs, Aug. 18, 1944, to the late Kenneth G. and Grace B. (Duchman) French. Terry graduated from Logan-Magnolia High School with the class of 1963, and then proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. For a living, he was a farmer, raised cattle, and later started/owned French Construction, operating various types of equipment, including his beloved D6 (CAT) Dozer. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, country-western line dancing and socializing with friends. He cherished friendships over the years, many that were lifelong friends, as well as spending winters in Texas away from Iowa weather. Terry spent the last few years in Mission, Texas with a special friend, Sharon Anania.
Terry is survived by his daughters, Trisha Brandts (Vince) and Tanya Fiala (Tony); grandchildren, Olivia Brandts, Owen Brandts, Kinsley Ferguson, and Callie Gittins; companion, Sharon Anania; siblings, Reta Nowatzke (Alan), Rick French (Faye), and Ron French (Jenny); nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Celebration of Life Gathering will be at the McClelland Town Hall on Wednesday Nov. 2, 2022, from 4-7p.m. His permanent place of rest will be at the Omaha National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: West Pottawattamie County Soil and Water Conservation District; 305 McKenzie Ave; Council Bluffs, IA 51503 – designate donations for education and outreach. Condolences can be sent to 500 N Bryan Rd. C6, Mission, Texas 78572.
