Mr. Terry Lee Peelman, age 67, of Vevay, Indiana, entered this life on July 13, 1958 in Fresno, California. He was the loving son of the late Robert L. “Bob” and Jinnie R. (Neal) Peelman. He was raised in California before his family moved to Vevay, Indiana in 1967. Terry graduated in 1976 from Switzerland County High School in Vevay, Indiana. Terry was united in marriage on September 28, 1979 to Martina Marie “Tina” Dickerson at the Vevay Church of Christ in Vevay, Indiana. This happy union of 46 years was blessed with five children, Josh, Dustin, Ryan, Heather, and Lacey. He was formerly employed at Randall’s Textron in Vevay, Indiana, where he worked for 19 years. He also served as a police officer for the Vevay Police Department for a few years and in security for Grand Victoria Casino & Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana, for several years. Terry was later employed at Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, as a security officer and in maintenance for several years, before retiring in 2017. He was a faithful member of the Vevay Church of Christ, where he served as an elder for several years. His belief was not only something he spoke about, but something he lived out daily through kindness, strength, and compassion for others. He was known for his incredible ability to fix and build just about anything. Whether helping a friend, family member, or neighbor, Terry was always willing to lend a helping hand. Above all, he cherished time spent with his family. He loved watching his grandchildren in sporting events and took great joy in being present for those special moments. He also held a special place in his heart for his faithful granddog, Oliver, who brought him much happiness, especially by giving him many treats. Terry enjoyed cooking and baking for his family, and he found great joy in capturing life’s most meaningful moments through photos and videos, creating memories his family will treasure forever. To his family, Terry was a constant source of love and reassurance. He often reminded them, “I love you to the moon and back,” words that will forever echo in their hearts. Just as often, he shared the phrase “God is good all the time, all the time God is good,” which reflected the foundation of his faith. These words were not just words to him; they were a truth he carried through every season of his life. Terry will be remembered for his strong and steadfast faith, his kind and loving heart, his devotion to his family, and for being a wonderful friend to many. Terry went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family at 9:52 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.
Terry will be missed by his wife, Martina Marie “Tina” (Dickerson) Peelman of Vevay, IN; his sons, Josh Peelman of Greensburg, IN, Dustin Peelman and his wife, Heather of Center Square, IN, and Ryan Peelman and his companion, Jeri Lynn Couch of Vevay, IN; his daughters, Heather Peelman of Vevay, IN and Lacey Peelman of Vevay, IN; his grandchildren, Mason, Madden, McKaila, and Mylan; his brother, Louis Peelman and his wife, Karen of East Enterprise, IN; his sisters-in-law, Wilma Rosenberger and her husband, Scott of Vevay, IN and Nancy Riley and her companion, Lannie Canada of New Castle, IN; his several nieces and nephews; his paternal aunt, Mary Lou Shaw of East Enterprise, IN, his special cousin and best friend, Danny Wagner and his wife, Cindi of Vevay, IN; and his numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. “Bob” and Jinnie R. (Neal) Peelman; his brother, William DeWayne “Bill” Peelman; his father-in-law, Clarence Dickerson; his mother-in-law and step-father-in-law, Janet L. (Brett) Howell and Wayne C. Howell; his numerous aunts and uncles; his nephew, Jeremy A. Riley; and his great-nieces, Ava Kay Peelman, Alivia Fay Peelman, and Caitlin McKenzie Roark.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2026, and from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, by Bro. Shawn McMullen, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Interment will follow in the Vevay Cemetery in Vevay, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Vevay Church of Christ. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com