Terry Gaver, 85, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 25 at 10:30 AM, at St. Luke's UCC in Columbus with Rev. Adam Lassen officiating. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Tuesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are suggest to those of the donor's choice or family choice.

Terry G. Gaver was born May 30, 1937, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Milton and Agnes "Bette" (Criss) Gaver. He graduated from Kramer High School in 1952. Terry was the homecoming king that year with Monica (Wunderlich) Becher as the homecoming queen. He attended Doane College in Crete, Nebraska. Terry served in the United States Air Force. Terry returned to Columbus and began a 34-year career with the United States Postal Service, retiring on January 2, 1993. Terry also worked 22 years for Nyffeler Critter Corn, was a hunting guide for Kohler Hunting Lodge, and delivered flowers for Columbus Florist for Jim and Gloria Ball. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

Terry was united in marriage to Alice Lucille "Lu" Aerni on July 9, 1960, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. He later married Patricia "Peg" Gregoruis in August 1981. Terry was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a supporter of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. As a young man, Terry enjoyed playing volleyball and fast pitch softball. He enjoyed outdoor cooking and was known for "hot-sun-dill pickles", collecting coins, going to the horse races, and gambling, and was an avid Husker fan. Terry enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a member of St. Luke's UCC.

Terry is survived by:
Daughter – Terri Lynn Terzi of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter – Rüya (Fida) Hassan of White Plains, NY
Great Granddaughter – Sofiya
Great Grandson – Zayn
Son – Troy (Kim) Gaver of Columbus, NE
Grandson – Cody Gaver of Columbus, NE
Great Grandson – Talon
Stepdaughter – Kimberly Neater of Austin, TX
Stepson – Dain (Melissa) Neater of Lincoln, NE
Step Granddaughter – Alivia
Stepson - Eric Neater of Lincoln, NE
Brother – Richard Gaver of Columbus, NE
Brother – Brian Gaver of Britton, SD
Nieces and nephews

Terry was preceded in death by:
Parents – Milton and "Bette" Gaver
Wife – Peg Gaver
Sister – Linda DeBower
Sister – Joan Gaver

Service Folder Information
For Those I Love
For Those Who Love Me


When I am gone, release me, let me go…
I have so many things to see and do,

You must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love. You can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have showed.
But now it's time I traveled on alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while we must part,
So bless the memories that lie within your heart.

I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me call and I will come…
Tho you can't see me or touch me,
I'll be near.
And if you listen with your heart
you will hear,
All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then when you come this way alone…
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home".






In Loving Memory Of

Terry G. Gaver

Born
Sunday, May 30, 1937
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:30 AM
St. Luke's United Church of Christ
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Adam Lassen

Music
Ann Cattau
"Amazing Grace"
"Shall We Gather At The River"
"In Heaven There Is No Beer"

Casket Bearers
Steve Gaver
Vaugh Gaver
Steve Woehlk
Jim Krumland
Jon Micek
Ted Nickolite

Interment
All Saints Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska