Terald E. "Terry" Johnsrud

Terald E. "Terry" Johnsrud

January 14, 1943 - August 28, 2022

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Madison - Terald E. "Terry" Johnsrud, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Jan. 14, 1943, in Dodgeville, the son of Manzo and Gladys (Gorder) Johnsrud.

 

Terry graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1961. He was proud of his five years in the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany and Vietnam. Terry worked for 25 years at UW-Madison as a night shift manager.

 

Terry loved to tend to his flower and vegetable gardens. He had a love for baseball and watching all sports. Terry enjoyed dressing up as Santa during the holidays and going to nursing homes and the mall to brighten people’s days.

 

Terry is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Herrling; two sons, Robin (Erin Thorngate) Johnsrud and Kevin (Mark Hagler) Johnsrud; three grandchildren, Brianna Herrling, Samantha Herrling and Luke Herrling; and former wife, Sue Henke. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

 

Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb

Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077

 

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Sue Stratman White
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I am a classmate of Terry's and am saddened to learn of his death. I am assuming that there is no memorial service planned, but would certainly want to be there if one is held. He had a grand personality and we always enjoyed seeing him when we had our reunions.
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Julie Baker
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A super all-around nice guy! A great Madison Metro bus passenger. It was always a kick to see him working on “the old lady’s” garden in Monona. He wouldn’t really bitch too much about her because it was a job and he enjoyed working seeing the results of his labor.
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Sue White
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One of the editors of the Dodgeville Chronicle posted a special Editorial last week about Terry and how they coached youth baseball together. If you'd like me to scan it and send it to you I'd be happy to do that. Just send me your email address. Sue White (I believe the funeral home has my email address)
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Jennie Zuk
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I met Terry years ago when he was Santa at the JC Penney photo studio. My kids were teensy then, but every year, long after he worked with JCP, we’d go and have our pictures taken with our sweet, special Santa. He was the star of our holiday photos for each of the past twelve years. To us, Terry’s twinkling eyes and kind heart were the very embodiment of Santa’s love and generosity. I so looked forward to seeing him each year, and we are beyond sad at the news of his passing. Sending you much love, from our family to yours.
LK
Lyle Kuehn
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I met Terry in the Army in Heidelberg and also in Karlsruhe Germany. He loved bowling and we had a team called the Flying Squirrels since we in an aviation company. He was a good I am sorry for your loss.

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