Terald E. "Terry" Johnsrud

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.