Terry Wymer Obituary

Terry Wymer

Terry Wymer, 66 of North Baltimore, passed away at 8:36 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at his residence. He was born October 24, 1958, in Bowling Green, to the late James L. Sr. and Lelia (Moberly) Wymer. He married Teresa Hennings, August 15, 1981, and she survives.

Terry is also survived by his children, Luke (Cassie) Wymer of North Baltimore, Eric (Hannah) Wymer of Findlay, and Rachel Wymer of Van Buren; his brothers, James (Nancy) Wymer Jr. of North Baltimore and Timothy (Mona-deceased) Wymer of North Baltimore; sister, Theresa (Ned) Slaughterbeck of North Baltimore; and his beloved grandchildren, Beckett Wymer and Bexley Wymer.

He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Louise Hennings.

Terry was a proud graduate of North Baltimore High School, where he was inducted into the North Baltimore Sports Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements in athletics. His passion for sports continued as he pursued a degree in Biology from The University of Findlay, where he graduated in 1982. During his time at UF, Terry played both baseball and football and was part of the 1979 National Championship Football Team.

In 2015, his alma mater honored him by inducting him into The University of Findlay Sports Hall of Fame, where he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award. He was known not only for his athletic ability but for his commitment to improving the lives of others through sports.

Terry's career as an official began in 1984 when he started officiating high school basketball. His passion for the game soon led him to officiate NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball beginning in 1988. Over the years, he became one of the most respected officials in the country, working in prestigious conferences such as the Big Ten, Atlantic Coast, and Mid-American Conferences, and officiating in numerous NCAA tournaments, including five Final Fours and three National Championship games.

He officiated in several Big Ten Tournament Championship games and has been a fixture at the Summit League and Mid-American Conference Championships. Outside of his officiating career, Terry was a passionate entrepreneur, owning and operating TRW Cleaning Services.

Terry was currently the Executive Director of the Collegiate Officiating Consortium and Coordinator of Officials for the Big Ten and Mountain West Conferences. His professional working career also included Balfour, Coldren-Crates Funeral Homes, and Mid-Am Bank.

Terry's impact extended far beyond the basketball court, where his integrity, work ethic, and commitment to fairness inspired countless athletes, coaches, and fellow officials.

Terry's memory will live on through the many lives he touched in the sports community and beyond. His legacy as an outstanding athlete, official, and community member will forever be cherished.

A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore. Father Art Niewiadomski Celebrant. Burial will be at New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore.

Visitation will be from noon - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church, North Baltimore and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.