Terry M. Fike, 60, of Evansdale, died on Friday, December 10, 2004 in an auto accident. He was born on May 28, 1944 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Leon and Donna (Fairbanks) Fike. Terry married Patricia Ann Brady November 16, 1967 in Evansdale. They were later divorced. He married Mary Kay Apling on January 19, 1995 in Waterloo.

Terry graduated from Waterloo East High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1967, including service on the USS Oklahoma City. He retired from John Deere Tractor Works on March 31, 1997 after 30 years. Terry owned a ’55 Chevy Bel Air which he enjoyed showing, and had won awards for, in Midwest auto shows. Terry was an easy going person, with a sense of humor, and one who was friendly to everyone.

Terry is survived by his wife Kay; 2 daughters, Jody Fike of Evansdale, and Erin Fike of Evansdale; 2 step-sons, Brad Berst of Waterloo, and Brian Berst of Cedar Falls; grandchildren and step-grandchildren; step-father, Pete Peterson of Waterloo; 3 brothers, Ronny Fike and his wife Pat of Waterloo, I.J. Peterson and his wife Darlyne of Harpers Ferry, IA, and Steve Peterson and his wife Mary of Waterloo. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Davis and her husband Ronnie of Harpers Ferry, IA.