Terry Laurence Erstad
August 26, 1951 - September 05, 2013
Obituary
Erstad, Terry Laurence
MADISON-Terry Laurence Erstad, age 62, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, at the V.A. Hospital after a courageous fight with cancer. Terry was born Aug. 26, 1951, in Madison to Sydney and Almeda (Grove) Erstad. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17 and was stationed in Germany. Terry later was discharged on Dec. 30, 1971. He was employed at Union Cab Company as a cab driver, a job he enjoyed for many years. Terry was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, and all sports. Terry was an avid pool player his whole life. He enjoyed life to the fullest and the many friends he met over the years. He is survived by his son, Joey Kramer; brother, Everett (Patricia) Erstad of Oregon; and sister, Sonya (Indulis) Brakmanis of Sun Prairie. Terry was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Edwin Erstad. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park Chapel, 201 Femrite Drive, Monona from Noon until 2 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. A special thanks to Tony Abbott and the VA Hospital and their staff for their loving support. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Thu Sep 12, 2013 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Sommer Espie
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RIP "Uncle" T. You were a great person with a big, big heart. I will miss you quite a bit but I am happy for the times we had. I'm happy to say I knew you.
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michael G. Hill
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As kids I remember pitching in to buy a boxed pizza at Strebers store right up the street and going back to Terrys house and he would make us a pizza and share it . He was really good at that ! We played football , baseball and Hocky down at the park , the good days he will be missed , Michael G. Hill Orlando , Florida
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Tim Kleinert
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What a great picture of Terry ....... that's exactly how I remember him. MANY great memories ...........
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Tom Erstad
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Here goes.... I never knew Terry, I don't believe we are related, however I was stopped in my path upon reading his obit. My name is Tom Erstad, I am 62 years old this year, I was born and raised in Madison, WI, I love to play pool and have one son.
I just feel a loss that our paths never crossed. I think we could have tipped a few together and had a few laughs. My condolences to his family.
Tom Erstad.
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M. Beckon
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I've known Terry from the 70's. A great guy, and he knew how to shoot pool. We were on Chesty's team for the Madison pool league. Sorry to see him pass, we shared a lot of good times.
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Al Garza
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I served in the army with Terry . He was one of the funniest man I ever met sorry I never reached out before this E-4 Al Garza Houston Texas