Terrance E. “Terry” O’Haver, of Washington, Indiana, went to his eternal rest with his family by his side on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Terry was born on April 10, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Ethna (Coyle) O’Haver on May 26, 1964. They spent 62 wonderful years together, and were blessed with five children and eight grandchildren. Terry proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam War veteran. His service was a source of deep pride and honor throughout his life. He then worked for Crane NSA, where he retired after 21 years of service. Faith, service, and charity were at the heart of Terry’s life. He and Ethna devoted many years to managing the St. Vincent de Paul Store and Charity, a ministry that meant a great deal to him. Through this work, he lived out his compassion for others and quietly touched countless lives in the community. In recognition of his dedicated service to the Church, Terry was honored by the Diocese of Evansville with the Bruté Award, a distinction that reflected his unwavering faith and commitment to helping those in need. Terry leaves behind his devoted wife, Ethna O’Haver; his children, Gerald (Kathy) O’Haver of Odon; Patrick (Debbie) O’Haver, Phillip (Laura) O’Haver, and Kathleen (Randy) Decker, all of Washington; and his cherished grandchildren, Keith O’Haver, Abby O’Haver, Liam O’Haver, Kristen O’Haver, Jolynn (Marcus) Slaven, Madison Decker, Bradley Decker, and Ally Decker; and one step-grandchild, Susie Hatton. He also leaves behind 10 precious great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Floyd O’Haver; his aunt and uncle who raised him, Jake and Ina Trosper; his beloved daughter, Mary Margaret O’Haver; his brother, Larry O’Haver and step-grandchild Angie Van Pelt. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ed L. Lee Mortuary. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, with Father Paul Ferguson as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery with military graveside rites performed by the Washington American Legion Post 121 and VFW Post 3321. Ed L. Lee Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements for Terry O’Haver.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
St. Vincent De Paul 815 Main Street Washington, IN 47501 Daviess County Right to Life P.O. Box 41 Washington, IN 47501 First Choice Solution P.O. Box 589 Washington, IN 47501 Or you can just do something nice for someone, anonymously.
