Beranek, Terry L, died peacefully in his home on April 14, 2009. He was born on November 29, 1950, the first son of Anthony and Verna Beranek, in Washington Park, IL. Terry was married to Marcia McClure, and resided in Lafayette, IN, where they raised their family. He is survived by Marcia; Katie Gillis, daughter; Patrick Gillis, son-in-law; Benjamin Beranek, son; Mary Beranek and Patricia Kloster, sisters; Tim Beranek, brother; and Verna Beranek, mother. Terry, a graduate of Illinois State University, served in the U.S. Army and retired from Caterpillar, Inc. where he last held the position of senior design engineer. He was a caring father and friend to many. The family is being served by Jay B Smith Funeral Homes, 7456 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63143. Visitation is on Sat., April 18 , from 9:00am to 10:30am at Jay B Smith Funeral Homes, followed by a memorial service beginning at 10:30am at the same location. Burial at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Fairview Hts., IL at 12noon, Sat. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Terry Beranek to the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette for the Goken Endowment Fund which helps fund college scholarships for those who wish to continue their education or return to school to better provide for themselves and their families. For more information, contact the Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, Elmhurst Community Building, 1114 East State Street, Lafayette, IN 47905, (765) 742-9078, http://www.cfglaf.org/_ .