MADISON - Harvey Terre, age 91, passed away quietly and peacefully at home early in the morning of December 20, 2024. Born in Stekene, Belgium on May 28, 1933, to Florent and Jeanne Terre, Harvey was the fourth of five children. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger; and sisters, Mary Louise, Dorothy and Shirley.

Harvey was a student at St. Bernard’s Catholic School and graduated from Madison East High School in 1953. After serving in the U.S. Army driving tanks in West Germany, Harvey returned to Madison to work and live with his family and many lifelong friends.

In early 1958, he met the love of his life, future R.N., Donna Blank, on a blind date at the Anchor Inn. United in marriage on January 22, 1959, Harvey and Donna bought a home in Madison where they lived for the next 55 years, raising two very proud sons, David and John. Harv became an iron worker and proud member of Iron Workers Local No. 383, retiring in 1995. A lifelong hunter and fisherman, Harv also was a dedicated motorcycle rider, archer and in his retirement, an avid trapshooter and duck hunter. He will be remembered fondly by good friends and his adopted sons and brothers at Stoughton Conservation Club, Sauk Prairie Trap and Skeet, and North Bristol Sportsman’s Club.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 66 years, Donna; sons, David (Kathy) Terre of Austin, Texas and John (Vickie) Terre of Madison, Wis.; five grandchildren, Cory (Addie) Terre, Frankie (Rob) Fox, Tracy (Pete) Zachow, Shawn (Danette) Oller and Chris (Mallory) Oller; 10 great-grandchildren, Wesley, Eli, Lexi, Joey, Mae, Tori, Hunter, Logan, Caleb and Braden; and two great-great-grandchildren, Aspen and Leighton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, the Winkels, Petersons, Herfels, Steiners and Linses.

A memorial service followed by military honors will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Monday.

Harvey’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Harvey P. Terre

May 28, 1933 - December 20, 2024

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