Terrell Lee Morris

Terrell Lee Morris

January 05, 1944 - May 15, 2026

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Our soldier is going home. Terrell (Terry) L. Morris passed away on May 15, 2026. He was born on January 5, 1944, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Charles and Adeline Morris. Terry was born and grew up in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Esterville, Iowa. He married his beloved wife, Lois Jean (Fessel) Morris, on June 1, 1974, and sealed together a big, blended family for over 52 years.


Terry joined the U.S. Air Force in 1963 and served six years at Truax Field in Madison, Wis., and was boots on the ground in Vietnam. He was a lifelong supporter and advocate of Vietnam Veterans.


Terry had many lifelong friends through his career with the State of Wisconsin-Printing Services, and in retirement, he worked security for the Dane County Airport, Covance and WPS. He had a skill for bringing together Vietnam veterans from all over the United States through the Security Police Association, military K-9 groups and various other local and national Vietnam veterans’ groups. While living in Monona, Pardeeville and Sun Prairie, Wis., Terry grew his wide circle of friends through laughter and a willingness to lend a hand. He was also a founding member of the BWC.


He is survived by his wife, Lois Jean (Fessel) Morris; and by five children, Deanna (Jerry) Ewert, Dawn (Mitch) Marks, Brian (Michele) Storms, Kathy (Oleg) Ivchenko and Angela (Ray) Parpart; 12 grandchildren, Brandon (Kaycee) Marks, Derek (Kristine) Marks, Jenna (Billy) DeVault, Courtney (Deke) Bradley, Samantha (Sean) Ewert, Ashley (Jason) Storms, Grace (Brady) Storms, Eric (Amanda) Storms, Max Ivchenko, Sophia Ivchenko, Desmond Parpart and Levi Parpart; and eight great-grandchildren.


Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edward and Adeline (Moseson) Morris; and his older brother, James (Jim) Morris.


A celebration of life will be held at THE SILVER EAGLE BAR AND GRILL, 5805 Monona Drive, Monona, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026.


In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the K-9’s for Warriors project, Agrace HospiceCare or the Alzheimer’s Association of America. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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


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A Memorial Tree was planted for Terrell (Terry) L. Morris
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Bruce Dimmig
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During my time at Heritage Senior Living Center Terry was such a pleasant person who liked conversation. He was very inquisitive and always had a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family
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Thank you for your Military Service in the Air Force Terry.
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Coni Statz
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I knew Terry from his time here at the Heritage. He sat with several of us at lunch and dinner. He often wore his.military cap noting his service in Viet Nam. He was a really nice guy to talk with and inreresting too. He is missed daily He'd also go and have dinner with his wife, Jean or they'd sit together at lIve programs. I saw Jean today at a live program and she looked pretty wiped out. This is a sad time for all. May God bless you all and give you the stremgth and courage you'll need during this time. I'll keep you all in my prayers. Coni Statz
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John Langley
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Terry, We shared many good memories together. Especially when you formed the Vietnam Security Police Assn. RIP.

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