Obituary of David J. Terdic
David J. Terdic, age 67 of Elwood, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 1, 2022. He was born in Joliet, on August 24, 1954, to the late Joseph and Mary (Marvic) Terdic. Dave married his high school sweetheart Karen (Beutel) Terdic on September 24, 1977.
Dave worked for many years for Lindblad Construction. He was a member of Laborers Local 75. He served as a union organizer for the Chicago Laborers District Council until his retirement in 2009. He was a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet where he went to grade school and served mass. He was also a long time member of the Joliet Rivals Club. He was an avid gardener growing a bountiful garden that fed his neighbors, family and friends. They affectionately called him “The Tomato Man” because when he saw you, he always asked, “Do you need more tomatoes?” He had a passion for fishing and ice fishing, the Chicago White Sox and watching his sons and later his grandchildren play sports. He loved being a comedian at family and friend gatherings and was also known as a real prankster as he enjoyed people and life. He was also quite the handy man repairing cars, building much of his own home, helping his sons with their homes as well as repairing almost anything that was broken. They called him “Mr. Fix It.”
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Karen Terdic, three great sons Matt (Stephanie), Andy and Chris. Sisters and brothers Bob (Carol) Terdic, Dick (the late Leona) Terdic, Mary Ann (the late Tom) Schreiber, and Kathy (Frank) Riley. Twin grandchildren Madison and Caleb Terdic. He will be remembered fondly by his numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Joseph Terdic, Jr. and Ron Terdic, his sister-in-law Leona, nephews Patrick Riley and Rick “Ricky” Terdic, niece Diane Evans, and great nephew Joshua Terdic.
The Terdic family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Abhin Singla for all the support and care they received.
Visitation for David J. Terdic will be Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home 3200 Black Rd. (corner of Essington) Joliet. Funeral Services will begin Friday morning July 8, 2022, 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 416 N. Chicago St. Joliet, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
