Tom Tetrick passes, age 73

Columbus, OH — Tom D. Tetrick, 73, of Geff, Ill., died July 16, 2023, at his home.

Mr. Tetrick was a member of the USTA. He won 1,255 races as a harness racing driver and 577 as a trainer (since 1991).

He was born in Mt Vernon, Ill., on July 19, 1949, to Thomas H. and Jean (Wadlington) Tetrick. He married Mary Alice Wheat on Oct. 28, 1972.

Mr. Tetrick is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; sons, Tom T. (Amanda), Tim (Ashley) and Trace (Sandy); and grandchildren, Tony, Trysta, Tyler, Chloe, and Teagan Sage. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Betty Jean.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Tuesday (July 25) at Geff Christian Church in Geff, Ill., with burial to follow in Maple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday (July 24) at the church.

From the USTA