Teryl Gene Gerace Sr., 70, passed on August 25, 2024 at his Baton Rouge home. He was born on September 23, 1953 in Bunkie, Louisiana to Sam and Rita Gerace. Teryl graduated from Melville High School and served in the National Guard. Teryl was a lifetime member of the IUOE Local 406 organization. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors with beekeeping, hunting, fishing, and camping.
He is survived by his spouse of 32 years Monica King Gerace, sons Gene Gerace and Travis Gerace, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sister Von Benezech, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by father Sam Gerace Jr., mother Rita Gerace, and brother-in-law Pat Benezech.
Pallbearers will be Pete Johnson, Jack Gardner, Kaleb Stelly, Laine Gerace, Carl Roy, and Connor Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Brannon Roy and Eli Gerace.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. A special thanks to Pinnacle Hospice, Fresenius Home Care, family, and numerous neighbors for their love, care, and support during this time.
Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Friday, August 30, 2024 from 9am to 12pm with a funeral service starting at 12pm. Burial will follow at Live Oak Church Cemetery.
10 comments
KIM G VERZWYVELT
August 30, 2024 at 5:06 pm
Monica,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers..
Rita Gerace Quebedeaux
August 30, 2024 at 2:28 pm
Von and family, I was saddened to hear of Teryl’s passing. The last time I saw Teryl was at Aunt Sarah’s house for a family reunion. It was a happy time.
Very sorry for your loss and may his soul rest in peace.
Gretchen Flatau
August 30, 2024 at 2:50 am
Monica, Marv and I are so sorry for your loss. We send our love and our prayers are with you and Teryl’s family.
Amanda Williams
August 30, 2024 at 1:33 am
We love you Mrs. Monica just remember your husband is still with you by your side! Matthew 5:4
Gary Raborn
August 28, 2024 at 2:52 pm
Monica,
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers and condolences to you and your family.
David & Gail Falks
August 28, 2024 at 4:35 am
David and I are so sorry to hear about Teryl’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
A.J. & Cindy Gerace
August 28, 2024 at 1:57 am
To the Gerace Family, our thoughts and prayers go out to you for your tremendous loss. I know Teryl was deeply loved and will be equally missed. May God bless, Amen.
Jeanne Hudson
August 28, 2024 at 12:03 am
Teryl was always so kind to our family. So sorry to his family for your loss. We send prayers to your family. I am Queenie’s grandchild and Abbie Saienni’s daughter.
My brother and I send our prayers to you. May he rest in peace.
Carol Williamson
August 27, 2024 at 11:09 pm
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Charles Fitzgerald
August 27, 2024 at 11:02 pm
May Teryl’s Immortal Soul Rest in the Peace of Our Lord’s Love Forever and Ever, in The Name of The Father and The Son and The Holy Spirit, Amen.