Terry L. Reagan, 72, of Monticello, formerly of Lafayette, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, January 4, 2009 at his residence. He had been battling cancer for the last year. He was born June 23, 1936 in Lafayette to the late Harry and Willa Mae (Waples) Reagan. He was a 1953 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Mr. Reagan joined the United States Marine Corp. in August of 1953 and was a member of the Amphibious Reconnaissance unit where he later became an instructor. That unit was the pre-cursor to what is now the Navy Seals. He was an instructor for one year in Hawaii and then in Thailand at the outbreak of the Vietnam War. He spent the last year and one half of his career at Coronado Island, California and was honorably discharged on August 13, 1961. His marriage was to Bee Peterson on August 27, 1955 in San Diego, California. She survives. After the service he worked in plumbing and heating for several years. He then was a member of the Plumbers and steamfitters local #157 in Lafayette for 35 years retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Chalmers American Legion, the Lafayette American Legion Post #11 and the Monticello Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling and spending time with his family. He was Scout Master for Troop #2 at Oakland School for several years. Terry was a people person with an infectious smile. He loved people and they loved him. He was always willing to help others with any need. He especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events and spending time with his family and his dog, Brieann. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Rhonda Wells (husband: John) and a son, Ron Reagan (wife: Leslie Ainley) both of Monticello. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Lyndsi Rogers (husband: John), Joshua and Justin Wells; a sister-in-law Joyce Reagan and his mother-in-law Gladys Schwieren. Preceding him in death with his parents is a brother, Jerry Reagan. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Pastor Jeff Messer to officiate. Memorials may be made to Fishing Has No Boundaries, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children. Friends are encouraged to share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com,