Obit: Slowiak, Terence L.
(1957 - 2019)
Transcriber:
stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Slowiak, Wisniewski, Wojt, Staffeil, Budd, Davidson, Butler,
Landress, Doro, Badzinski, Drehmel, Schmitz
----Source: THORP COURIER (16 Oct 2019)
Slowiak, Terence L. (15 OCT 1957 - 29 SEP 2019)
Terence L. Slowiak, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29,
2019, at Dove Healthcare in Chippewa Falls, WI.
Terry was born the youngest of five children on October 15, 1957, in
Stanley, WI to Leon and Loretta (Wisniewski) Slowiak. He graduated from
Thorp High School. He joined the army in 1980 and served two tours in the
Middle East. He completed ranger training and trained soldiers on ROTC
ground infantry tactics. While in the service he graduated from
non-commissioned Officer's Academy Primary and
Advanced Leadership schools. After the army, Terry lived in South Carolina
and was employed by General Tire as a supervisor in the Final Finish
Department. He also attended York Technical College in York, South Carolina
majoring in Computer Science.
Terry moved back to Thorp, WI and i married Diane Wojt (Staffeil) in Las
Vegas, NV on November 28, 1990. They had one daughter, Lacey. He worked for
the Wisconsin Laborers' Union doing concrete construction and landscaping.
Terry and I few Diane then moved to Burnsville, MN where f Terry was
employed as a cashier in the Finance Department at the Veteran's Affairs
Hospital in Minneapolis, MN before buying a home and living in Chippewa
Falls, WI.
Terry was an avid fan of football and the Green Bay Packers. He liked to
spend time outdoors doing yard work, landscaping and especially fishing. He
spent his spare time on his favorite hobby, which was collecting model
airplanes and military memorabilia and talking to his buddies about their
collections. Terry and his loyal dog, Shadow, of 17 years were inseparable
and could be seen taking their daily walks around the neighborhood.
Terry is survived by his wife, Diane; their daughter, Lacey (Devin Budd);
his daughters: Stacey (Gary Davidson) Slowiak, and Ronda (Blaine Butler)
Landress from his previous marriage; stepsons: Aaron Wojt and Eric Wojt;
stepdaughter, Angela (Adam) Doro; his grandchildren: Cameron, Jack, Adrian,
Ayden, Asher, Andon, Desirae and Izzybel. He is also survived by his
brother, Larry (Judy) Slowiak; sisters: Judy (Duane) Badzinski, Jan (Tom)
Drehmel and Darlene Slowiak. He was preceded in death by his parents;
nephew, Michael Slowiak; and sister in law, Sharon Schmitz.
The family would like to thank the staff at Dove Healthcare and St. Croix
Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care they provided.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Chippewa Valley
Cremation Services - Celebration of Life Center in Altoona is serving the
family. To leave an online condolence, please visit
www.chippewavalleycremation.com.
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