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White Funeral Home
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. – Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Jesup. Burial will be at the Cedar Crest Cemetery, Jesup. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, Jesup. Terry was born September 29, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Eugene Theodore and Norma Catherine (Foster) Routt. He attended school in Waterloo and graduated from West High School with the class of 1975. He joined the United States Army in 1976. After his honorable discharge, he married Michelle Irene “Shelly” Murphy in 1978. They later divorced. On July 11, 1998, Terry was united in marriage to Laurie Ann Johnson in Fairbank, Iowa. They made their home in Jesup, where they raised their family. Terry was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Jesup Golf and Country Club, both in Jesup. Terry enjoyed helping others. Whether it was while he was working at GTG Peterbilt in Waterloo or mentoring in the community, he approached life with a positive demeanor and often put others before himself. Fishing, golfing, and sports of all kinds were among some of his favorite things. He also enjoyed music. Terry was a fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, UNI Panthers, St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Dolphins. Terry is survived by his wife, Laurie Routt of Jesup; two sons, Michael (Aleshia Vasser) Routt of Waterloo, and Carter Routt of Iowa City, Iowa; one daughter, Maggie (Kelly) Davison of Pensacola, Florida; one granddaughter, Ava; and a sister-in-law, Sherrie Routt of Oelwein, Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Randy Routt; two sisters, Barbara Routt and Jeania (Peter) Kniesz. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Jesup and the Otter Creek Animal Shelter. Condolences may be placed at www.White-MtHope.com. White Funeral Home, Jesup, Iowa, is caring for the family.
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