Richard Warren Ter Maat

ROCKFORD – Richard Warren Ter Maat, age 76, of Rockford and formerly of Cape Coral, FL passed away peacefully Saturday November 30, 2019. Born in Chicago on September 13, 1943 to Russell Warren Dean & Lorraine Edna Anderson. A proud Veteran of the US Navy, Richard owned & operated AAA Disposal Services of Roscoe. An accomplished chef and gifted pianist & singer, he truly enjoyed the good things in life. Entrepreneurial minded and a "Jack of all Trades", Richard loved bringing business ideas to life and lending a helping hand whenever the need arose. Beloved father, companion, grandfather, brother and dear friend; he will remain forever in our hearts.

He is survived by daughter, Elizabeth (Michael) Duncan; beloved companion, Karen Ter Maat; grandchildren, Hope (Jeff Andrews) Duncan, Richard (Natasha) Duncan and Matthew (fiance Ann Burton) Duncan; great grandchildren, Chloe Elizabeth Duncan, Aria Jade Andrews and Summer Autumn Andrews; siblings, Ginny (Dennis) Williams, Russell (Diane) Dean, Patti J. Roberts, Peggy Dean, Sue Dean, Cindy Lehnert, Mark Odette, Donna Ter Maat-Klein and Daniel (Joellen) Ter Maat; numerous nieces & nephews; and beloved dogs, Peanut & Sophie. He is predeceased by his parents; and brother, Michael Dean.

Celebration of Life Memorial held in Spring 2020 – date & time to be announced. Cremation rites accorded. Christenson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials to the family.

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