Thurman Dale 'Terry' Hesse
November 28, 1938 - November 16, 2012
Obituary
COTTAGE GROVE- Thurman Dale “Terry” Hesse, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 28, 1938, in Plymouth, the son of Leonard and Eileen (Thurman) Hesse. He married Virginia Raynoha on Sept. 5, 1959, in Madison. Terry graduated from Madison East High School in 1956. He received his B.A. in industrial education from UW-Platteville in 1962, and his master’s degree from UW-Stout in 1965. Terry then taught welding and metallurgy at MATC for more than 30 years. Terry was a life member of the American Welding Society and the district director for eight years. He served on numerous committees. Terry was a state certified welding inspector and educator. His passion was restoring cars and he was a member of the MG Club. Terry’s many hobbies included: British auto restoration, metal sculpting, canoeing, camping, traveling, and fishing. He was devoted to his wife and children, and was a great family man. Terry was also an active member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virginia; children, Daniel (Cindy) Hesse, David (Debbie) Hesse, and Laura (Roy) Stine; grandchildren, Steven, Keith, and Peter Hesse, Spencer and Elizabeth Hesse, Janelle, Corbin, Jake, and Mitchell Stine, and Colin and Casey Raimer; brother, Roderick (Verda) Hesse; sister, Pauline (Emil) Paciga; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. A memorial gathering will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday. Memorials may be made to St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. A special thank you to St. Mary’s Day Health Care Center, Willows of Sun Prairie, and Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care. The family would also like to extend gratitude to Dr. Karen Lentfer and Dr. Natasha Frost. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
A memorial gathering will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Monday.
Memorial services will be held at ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5700 Pheasant Hill Road, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.
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Mark and Judi Quaglieri
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Our sincere sympathy to the Hesse family for their loss. So glad that Grandpa is at peace now. God bless you all. Mark and Judi Quaglieri
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Robert H. Gwynne
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Terry was a great teacher who taught me about his metal crasft in a way that helped me advise prospective students. He invited me as a counselor to accompany his classes on field trips to give me an appreciation of workers in industry and their value to our society. He was gentle and a good friend. I think of him often as I drive home on Spaight Street.
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Charles & Susan Johnson
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To the Hesse Family
We send our thoughts and prayers to you during this time of sadness and reflection of the life of Terry. We have fond memories of happy times when we celebrated our "kids" or "grandkids" or "parents" birthdays or special days. Terry always had a fun joke to share. Chuck also has memories of deer-hunting week-ends he enjoyed when both he and Terry hunted. With deepest sympathy.
Charles & Susan Johnson
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Carolyn Gorman
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My heart goes out to the whole family.
Terry always had a smile and entertaining stories to share at the family reunions. I know the last several months have been difficult and pray that you can now begin the process towards healing knowing that Terry has found peace while with his family at his side.
- Carolyn
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Nicole Matje
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Virginia,
So sorry to hear about Terry, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I really enjoyed getting to know Terry and you. Take care of yourself.
Sincerly;
Nicole M
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Tom & Kathy Reinoehl
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Dan - You and your family are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers during this diffuclt time.