Grosjean, Terrance “Terry”

TERRANCE “TERRY” JON GROSJEAN
Terrance Jon Grosjean, son of George and June née Huybrecht Grosjean, was born August 23, 1944, in Ashland, Wisconsin. On September 20 of that year, he was baptized at St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in Ashland. On October 23, 2022, he publicly affirmed his faith in the Rite of Confirmation at Peace Lutheran Church. He received his education in the public schools of Ashland where he graduated from high school in 1962.
Following graduation, Terry served with the U.S. Army Reserves to fulfill his military obligations during the Vietnam War. His father arranged for him to obtain a position as a railroad engineer in Saint Louis, Missouri. This position required him to be on the road for long segments of time with little opportunity for social life or involvement in community activities. That did not suit him, so he enrolled in the St. Louis Barber School and entered that profession by working at Bob Anderson’s Studio in Union Station. When Anderson moved to South County Mall, Terry accompanied him. After several years there, Anderson retired and sold the studio to Terry. Terry operated the enterprise for 21 years, assisted by other barbers. Around 1986, Terry had an opportunity to move his business to a building owned by Ernie Wagner on Lemay Ferry Road. After a time there, parking spaces became limited because of surrounding retail developments. Terry then moved his business to a nearby location on Lemay Ferry Road. He remained the owner until age 65 when he desired to work part-time, selling the business to Leo Hund. After six years, Leo sold the business, and it closed. Terry then went to Franview Plaza Barber Shop and began working there in 2011, where he remained until June 2024.

On October 6, 1974, Terry married Nancy Lee Nappier in Saint Louis. He was able to enjoy over 47 years of marriage before her passing in June of 2022, at the age of 80. Terry is survived by his brothers, Thomas (Judy) Grosjean, Scott (Patti) Grosjean, Timothy (Ann) Grosjean, as well as his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law David and Janelle Nappier, and Diane Grosjean. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and especially his closest friends John and Maria Coco, James and Carol Johnson, and Donald and Jami Anderson. Along with his wife Nancy, Terry was preceded in death by his brother, George Grosjean, and his sister and brother-in-law Cheri and Bob Wickman.

In June of 2024, a PET scan revealed stage two lung cancer. Upon receiving that diagnosis, Terry had surgery and underwent radiation and chemotherapy. Despite these efforts, his condition did not improve. On Saturday, November 30, Terry was admitted to Mercy South Hospital and was placed on comfort care. Several days later, having received the loving care and farewells from friends and family, Terry peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 12:10 a.m. He attained the age of 80 years, three months and 17 days.
Services: Visitation Thursday, December 12, at Peace Lutheran Church (737 Barracksview Road) 9:00 AM until Memorial Service at 10:00 AM.
Following this service, his body will be donated to St. Louis University Medical Center.