Memorial Service for Terry Lee Weidenbach,72 of Sisseton, South Dakota was held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Grace Lutheran Church, Sisseton, SD with Pastor Paul Kosel officiating. Organist was Michelle Greseth with special music by Butch Felix. Urn Bearer was Ron Hemmah and Honorary Urn Bearers were Larry Schuster, Leon Hinmann, Adrian Heitmann, Joe Barrett, Jason Piechowski , Terrille Stavick, Derrell Ringer, Chuck Guy, Bryan Weidenbach, Chance Weidenbach, Darren Weidenbach, Jeremiah Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Richy Hemmah, Joey Barrett, Doreen’s siblings, Terry’s grandchildren, great-grandchildren & all of Terry’s friends & love ones. Inurnment will be in the Buffalo Lake Lutheran Cemetery, Eden, South Dakota with Military Rites by the Otto-Quande-Renville American Legion post #50 and Fort Sisseton VFW Post #3342.
There was a visitation on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Cahill Funeral Chapel, Sisseton, SD. The Cahill Funeral Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Terry Lee Weidenbach was born in Sisseton SD on May 9, 1951, to Howard Gene Weidenbach and Alma Lorraine Weidenbach. He started his education in a small country schoolhouse and graduated from Sisseton High School. He married Doreen Hemmah on August 15, 1971, at Grace Lutheran Church in Sisseton SD. They made their home on the farm in 1974, in the Red Iron Lake Township.
They enjoyed 52 years of marriage, they raised two children and enjoyed spending time with their family. Their home was welcoming to all, and all who knew the farm, knew was a place of laughter and love. Terry enlisted in the Navy in 1970 and had a desire to serve his country but was discharged due to an unforeseen injury. He then became a man of many hats working for area farmers in their fields and worked cattle for ranchers. He raised some of his own livestock throughout the years on the farm. He worked on Road Construction and even fought the big fire in Yellowstone back in 1988 working alongside Francis “Punchie” Charging Cloud. Earning and becoming a national fire fighter. He enjoyed working alongside his dad logging in the Black Hills. For years he worked on and off, as a logger for Bernie, Bill, and Dave Busskohl, also in the black hills. He then, along with Darrell Ringer, started T&D Tree Services and after a few years, he worked in Lake City as City Maintenance Manager for 20 years before retiring. Terry’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling with Doreen going to numerous places fishing and camping. He especially loved traveling to the Black Hills and Medora. He also enjoyed visiting with his friends over morning coffee. Giving grief to all that he could. His sense of humor kept a smile on the faces of all that knew him. He was always willing to lend a hand.
Terry passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday May 8 th , 2024, at the age of 72.
He is survived by his wife Doreen: Two children, Jody (Gail) Weidenbach of Callaway, MN; Rachel (Jason) Piechowski of Sisseton SD, 10 Grandchildren: Tia (Nick) Kahler of Buena Vista, CO; MacKenzie (Bryce) Ceroll of Walcott, ND; Wyette (Emily) Weidenbach of Barnesville MN; Angel Weidenbach of Frazee, MN; Questis Weidenbach of Rochert, MN; Zell, Elizabeth, Seeley,ShermanandTemperance Weidenbach of Callaway, MN . 2 great-grandchildren: Everley Kahler and Zander Weidenbach. Three brothers Bryan (Deb) Weidenbach of Osage, WY; Chance Weidenbach of Watertown, SD, Darrin Weidenbach of Watertown SD. Two sisters Becky Adams of Sisseton, SD; Rhonda (Ernie) Karst of Castlewood, SD.
He is preceded in death by his parents Howard & Lorraine, two sisters Bonnie and Sherri “Dee-Dee,” and one brother Monte Dale. Grandparents Melvin and Mary (Van Heel) Stavick and Leona (Weidenbach) Otto Rupkalvis. He will be missed and loved by all that knew him.
