Gibson– Terry F. Gaideski, 82 of Gibson, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at his residence in Gibson, Missouri

Terry, son of Phillip Victor Gaideski and Wilma Mertie Fisher Gaideski Walshleger, was born on Monday, November 1, 1943 in Dowagiac, Michigan.

Terry loved football, fishing, hunting, outdoors and never met a stranger. He was a machine set up man for sunscreen.

On December 15, 1984 in Dowagiac, Michigan, he was united in marriage to Karen Collins. She survives.

Other survivors include four daughters, Jennifer Gant of Gibson, Sherry Younger and Laura Haley (Bobby) all of Dowagiac, Michigan, Tracy Gaideski of Indiana; one son, Robert Lee Gaideski of Florida; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe Gaideski of Dowagiac, Michigan; and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eddie Gaideksi and one sister, Bonnie Jacobs.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2026 at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell, Missouri, with funeral services beginning 2 p.m., with Reverend William Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Missouri.

Landess Funeral Home of Campbell will be in charge of the arrangements.