Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. At the age of 81. Born July 14th, 1942 (Bastille Day). Loving husband of 58 year to Barbara Ann Machisen (nee Reznick). Loving father of Terry R. (Kathy) and John N. (Mary) Machisen. Cherished grandfather of Kelsey, Tyler, Katie and Colleen. Dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
Terry graduated from McKinley High School, Harris Teachers College, St. Louis University and Washington University. Terry was a guidance Counselor at Mehlville Senior High School for 40 years. He worked for the St. Louis City and the St Louis County Libraries in the Reference Department. Summers Terry did outside painting. Terry loved playing tennis and using coupons. He and Barb had taken 43 cruises. Terry was a 7 year Double Lung Transplant recipient from Barnes Jewish Hospital BJC Healthcare.
Services; Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel on Monday October 9th from 4-8PM, then to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (4900 Ringer Rd.) on Tuesday Oct. 10th for visitation from 9AM until mass at 10AM. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Barnes-Jewish Hospital BJC Healthcare. Attn; Organ Transplant Center (314) 286-0600. GivingBarnes-jewish.org
My sincere sympathy to Barbara and the rest of the Machisen family. Terry was such a devoted family man. Wish I could be there to pay my respects. You will be in my thoughts.
Words, no matter how kind, can’t mend your heartache, but we wish you comfort and peace.
God Bless!
Lois and John
So sorry to hear about Mr. Machisen passing. I remember him being such an easy person to talk to and he was always happy to put up with Terry and all his friends. He will be sorely missed
Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers
Craig & Cindy Berry
Our deepest condolences. I enjoyed Terry’s playful sense of humor while working at Mehlville. He had perspective that few others had because he had been with the district so long and knew so many people from the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joanna Van Der Tuin & Gary Krautmann
Our deepest condolences to Barb and the family.
Many great memories of our working together at the St Louis Public Library and getting carry out fried shrimp from Tangaro’s on South Broadway on Friday nights after work.
RIP Terry
Ron & Priscilla Kosednar
Barb and family: We are so sorry to hear of Terry’s passing. Don thought so much of him when working together at Mehlville. He was always willing to jump in and help with anything. He will be missed by all who knew him and particularly his family who he was devoted to. Barb, you and the boys will be remembered by many during this difficult time.
Terry was a prime example of a family man. His family came first. Terry was so kind and so very funny. He will be missed, but the memories are many. Terry you are in our prayers.
The Lager Family & The Cella Family
John first met Terry when he began
working part time in the Reference Room
at St. Louis Public Library many years ago.
He and wife Barbara have been valued
friends ever since. Our condolences to
wife Barbara and sons Terry and John
and their families.
John and Pat Moeller
Barb and family,
My condolences to the family. Terry was my oldest son’s guidance counselor at Lindbergh High before we moved to NC. Barb, my love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
I attended Mehlville High 1972-1973. Terry was not my consoler. We met 2019 when my girlfriend and I bought the house next door to him and Barb. We could not have asked for better neighbors. Terry will be missed. Love, Dave & Debbie.
After all these years, I can still see Terry at the Reference Desk, waiting to help anyone who asked.
RIP, Terry. Barb M.
We always enjoyed visiting with Terry when our times at the lake coincided. He and Barb were such good neighbors. Barb, John and Terry, we are so sorry for you and your loss of such a good man. Sincerely, Jim and Sandy Farrell