Lloyd Dean Territo, age 92, of Oswego, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 in Naperville, IL. He was born January 9th, 1932 in Glenwood, IA, son of Charles Territo and Fern Margaret Cooper. Dean proudly served his country in the US Army as a Corporal in the infantry. After his honorable discharge in 1953, Dean pursued a 45-year long career at Ryerson Steel. After retiring as a purchasing manager, Dean continued his love for negotiation in all aspects of life and became especially interested in the asphalt driveway business.

Dean was the epitome of a people person. He was quick-witted, loved to tell jokes, and make people laugh. He was the life of the party. Dean and his wife Ann enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Along with spending time with family and friends, Dean was an avid card player with his favorite games being Pitch and Poker.

Dean also loved his time in Scouting. He was a Boy Scout Leader, Troop Treasurer, and he enjoyed watching three of his children and two of his grandchildren become Eagle Scouts. For over 20 years, one of Dean's favorite family traditions was taking the family to Galena, IL, between Christmas and New Years. Dean was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Oswego, IL. He attended Mass with his loving wife, Ann, every week. He volunteered his time by preparing meals for Hesed House.

Dean will be remembered for being a hard worker, a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Dean is survived by his wife, Anna (Misale) of 46 years, 5 children, Stanley (Judy), Steven (Julia), John, Michael (Susan), and Melissa (Chris) Territo Schaake. Dean's Grandchildren include Stephen, Heather, Eric, Nicholas, Dominic, Vincent, Mackenzie, Layla, and Summer. Dean's Great Grandchildren include Samantha, Ryan, Madison, Addie, Alex, Mila, Emmerson, and Walker. Dean was a loving brother to Marlene (Slater) Boyer, Mary (Territo) Cyrier, Alan, Jerry, and Richard Slater.

A visitation will be held on Monday, October 21, 2024 from 2:30 PM until 6:30 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL 60543. Dean's Burial will be held at 1:00 PM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL, with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hesed House, 659 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506 and/or Ann & Robert H. Laurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

For more information, please call 630-554-3888 or visit www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com