Herman Dee Teer

Born in Moffett, Texas on December 23, 1927

Died at the age of 88 on September 17, 2016

Survived by his wife of 63 years, Sarah Davis Teer

Daughters: Dani “Jeanie” Wilkinson of Spring, Texas

Shirley Teer of Conroe, Texas

Grandchildren: Michelle Wilkinson Pfeffer of Bellville, Texas

Dylan Wilkinson of Spring, Texas

Great Grandchild: Logan Ryu Pfeffer of Bellville, Texas

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe Benjamin and Nettie Collins Teer

Preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Bennett

Preceded in death by his brother, Thurman Teer

Preceded in death by his grandson, Daryl Matthew Wilkinson

Surviving sisters: Katie Harrison of Francis, Oklahoma; Eloise Dykes of Houston, Texas and Edna Padgett of Houston, Texas

Surviving brothers: Clayton Teer of Montgomery, Texas and Joe Teer of Trinity, Texas

He was a retired Barber/Hairstylist. He served his customers over 40 years at Teer Barber Shop in Houston and Teers Barber/Style Shop in Missouri City.

He served in the Medical Company 160th Infantry 40th Division. He received the rank of Sergeant in the Army. He served as a medic for 18 months on the front lines in Inchon, Korea in 1951-1952. In 2000, he was presented the Medical Combat Badge and the Ambassador of Peace Medal by the Korean government in a special ceremony in Korea along with other members of his unit.

He was an ordained deacon in the Baptist church. He served in many roles of leadership in both Baptist and Methodist churches over the years.

He was a mason and member of the Joe Werner Masonic Lodge #553 and Eastern Star #186 of Trinity, Texas.

He retired in 1993 to his lake home in Riverside, Texas. He had the shell built and he and his son in law, Michael Wilkinson, finished out the inside. He loved to fish and tend to his yard and garden. After 15 years, he moved to Conroe, Texas where resided at the time of his death.

He loved his family and serving and sponsoring organizations in his community.