Paul James Terrien Jr

Paul J. Terrien Jr., 90, of Waukegan crossed into God's kingdom on August 13, 2018 surrounded by 4 generations of family. He was born December 12, 1927 on Lake St. in Waukegan, IL to Cecelia (Trudeau) and Paul J. Terrien Sr. He attended Immaculate Conception School and Waukegan High School. He earned his diploma while serving in The U.S. Army.

He was a 20 year disabled veteran in the Army and was stationed around the world, including Panama, Germany (6 years), Okinawa, the Philippines and Korea. He was a very busy man after his military tenure driving semi for 20 years, and attended Kendall College of Culinary Arts and owned several restaurants. For the last 30 years he owned and operated the family business Tnt Medi-Van in Waukegan. He retired October 31, 2017 at the age of 89. He was the member of The Smith-Spaid American Legion, The Dav of America, former member of The North Chicago VFW and former member of The Waukegan Moose Lodge #706 and Teamster's Local 301.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lynnette (nee Johnson); 2 daughters Lori Terrien-Mendez, of Waukegan and Paulie (Joel) Crone of Lanesville, IN.; and a son, Paul J. (Jamie) Terrien, III of Waukegan; 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren as well as 4 estranged children 2 in California and 2 in Wisconsin; a sister, Carolyn Bleashka. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Barbara Derrick; and a brother, Charles.

His wake and funeral service with Military Honors will be on Saturday, August, 18, 2018 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington St. Waukegan, IL 60085. For more information please call, (847) 623-3730.