Teri D. Fry worked in food distribution
WAYNESFIELD, Ohio⎯Teri Dale Fry, 68, of Waynesfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday September 11, 2022 at her home after recent health problems. Teri was born June 15, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert W. Fry and VonDale (Winget) Fry.
Teri lived in her Waynesfield home with her brother Robert “Bobby” Fry Jr. She moved to Westminster from Lima around 1966, attended and graduated from Allen East High School in 1972.
Teri was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Lafayette, Ohio. She was the best of caregivers to her two brothers for many years. In school, she excelled in art and had many beloved friends. Teri had a long and successful career in food distribution, and followed in her father’s footsteps in the food industry. She was a very smart and savvy businesswoman.
Teri will long be remembered by her closest friends as very smart, witty, selfless, loving and caring. Even in the worst of circumstances she always brought a smile and laughs to others. Teri had a strong faith which brought her through many trials.
She is survived by a brother, Robert “Bobby” Fry Jr. who lives in Wapakoneta. Teri was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Fry.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery, Bluffton following the service. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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