Terry M. Derfus, age 67, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015, with his family by his side, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. On March 4, 1947, Terry Michael was born in Appleton to the late Werner and Alice (Goettlicher) Derfus. Terry was united in marriage to Susan M. Wiegand on…
Continue ReadingTerry M. Derfus, age 67, of Menasha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12, 2015, with his family by his side, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. On March 4, 1947, Terry Michael was born in Appleton to the late Werner and Alice (Goettlicher) Derfus. Terry was united in marriage to Susan M. Wiegand on May 18, 1968 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha. As a member of the church, he volunteered his time as an alter server and communion distributor. Terry had worked for Menasha Utilities as a Meter Reader and retired after 37 years of employment. He enjoyed golfing, camping and playing cards with his friends. Terry was known as “Pa” to his grandson, Zachary, and he loved spending as much time with him as he could.
Terry will be missed by his loving wife of 46 years, Sue; their children: Dawn (Dan) Gaab and their son, Zachary; and Jason Derfus; his brother, Craig Derfus; his sister, Patti (Don) Schmidt; nieces and nephew: Cori (Matt) Bartz and their children: Seamus and Reyna; Becca (Chad) Ennis and their daughter, Viola; and Ben Schmidt; sisters-in-law: Sandi (Jack) Hablewitz, Sharon (Jeff) Zielinski, and Sally (Ed) Ellerbusch.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 De Pere Street in Menasha with Fr. Paul Paider officiating. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 9:00 am until the time of the Mass at the church. Inurnment will take place at St. John Cemetery in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Online condolences can be given at www.wichmannfargo.com
The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Deb and the girls at Prairie Homes for the loving care and friendship given to Terry, to the staff at Heartland Hospice, especially, Millie, for the wonderful care in keeping Terry comfortable, and to the ER staff at St. Elizabeth for their kindness given to the family.
Mary Fulton
left a message on February 19, 2015:
Dear Sue, Dawn and family,
So sorry for the suffering and passing of Terry. May God bless you all with peace and great memories.
Jack & Mary Fulton
Ann Herman & Family
left a message on February 19, 2015:
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joanie & Jeff Schaal
left a message on February 17, 2015:
Sue we're so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, our deepest sympathy.
Kathy Laus Farr
left a message on February 17, 2015:
I was so sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.
Sarah Martin Arendt
left a message on February 16, 2015:
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's death. Thoughts and prayers are with you this week.
Sarah Martin Arendt
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Maribeth Knutson
left a message on February 16, 2015:
Sue, thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your family during this difficult time. Terry was always such a special person and I was always able to count on him as a communion distributor in time of need. He always so nice to my Aunt Regina when he used to give her communion at Gardens of Fountain Way a number of years ago. He will be missed!
Sandy Westenberger Parish
left a message on February 14, 2015:
Sue, so sorry this has happened. Thoughts, prayers and hugs are being sent to you and your children and extended family!S
Tricia Van Dinter
left a message on February 13, 2015:
I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Terry at MU. He had a good heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
john schmeisser
left a message on February 13, 2015:
Terry was a great guy and classmate, rest in peace my friend. Susan and family, I pray for you at this very difficult time.
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Mary Fulton
left a message on February 19, 2015:
Dear Sue, Dawn and family,
So sorry for the suffering and passing of Terry. May God bless you all with peace and great memories.
Jack & Mary Fulton
Ann Herman & Family
left a message on February 19, 2015:
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Joanie & Jeff Schaal
left a message on February 17, 2015:
Sue we're so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, our deepest sympathy.
Kathy Laus Farr
left a message on February 17, 2015:
I was so sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today.
Sarah Martin Arendt
left a message on February 16, 2015:
Sue, I am so sorry to hear of Terry's death. Thoughts and prayers are with you this week.
Sarah Martin Arendt
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Maribeth Knutson
left a message on February 16, 2015:
Sue, thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your family during this difficult time. Terry was always such a special person and I was always able to count on him as a communion distributor in time of need. He always so nice to my Aunt Regina when he used to give her communion at Gardens of Fountain Way a number of years ago. He will be missed!
Sandy Westenberger Parish
left a message on February 14, 2015:
Sue, so sorry this has happened. Thoughts, prayers and hugs are being sent to you and your children and extended family!S
Tricia Van Dinter
left a message on February 13, 2015:
I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with Terry at MU. He had a good heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
john schmeisser
left a message on February 13, 2015:
Terry was a great guy and classmate, rest in peace my friend. Susan and family, I pray for you at this very difficult time.
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