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Terrence Demler Obituary

Demler, Terrence "Terry"

Terrence "Terry" Demler, age 74, of Oshkosh, passed away on April 10, 2015. He was born on July 24, 1940, in Oshkosh, son of Joseph and Lydia (Fischer) Demler.

Terry was retired from Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac where he worked for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing softball and was an avid golfer and bowler. He appeared in multiple televised bowling tournaments and was inducted into the United States Bowling Congress Oshkosh Hall of Fame in 1994.

Long known for his generosity and sharp sense of humor, Terry enjoyed watching Wisconsin sports, spending time with family and biking with friends in South Park.

Terry is survived by his daughter Jessica (Dan) DeBraal; one brother Richard Demler, two sisters Lynn (Larry) Paulus and Cindy Demler; nephews Joseph (Cindy) Demler, Jim Demler, Chad Paulus; nieces Kathy (Greg) Anderson and Fallon (Jacob) Crowe.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Audrey (Quint) Demler.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Fiss & Bills-Poklasny funeral home, 870 W South Park Avenue, Oshkosh. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.

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Published by Oshkosh Northwestern on Apr. 13, 2015.
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Lynn you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers daily. "God be with you 'til you meet again." Sending love & comfort to all of you.

Paul Panske

April 16, 2015

Sorry to hear about your loss GOD BLESS he will be missed.

Rick puhl

April 15, 2015

My sincere condolences to Terry's family. TD...enjoyed so much and have such great memories of our time on the softball diamond - as teammates or rivals...and the many good times after the games. Your memory will live on...

Bruce Abraham

April 15, 2015

Lynn,Cindy, & Dick
So sorry to hear about Terry's passing.
Mike & Pat Zweiger (Audrey/Harry Demler's daughter).

April 15, 2015

O Beaner sure am going to miss you!! Wish we could have gone to the butterfly house one more time!!

chad Paulus

April 14, 2015

Jessica, we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved father. I remember vividly the father-daughter dance at your wedding last September. What a treasured memory. Sending all our love and sympathy. Hugs.

David & Mary DeBraal

April 14, 2015

Gone but not forgotten. See you later.

Ron La Point

April 14, 2015

Miss You buddy..RIP

honk dahlke

April 14, 2015

Honk Dahlke

April 14, 2015

worked with him at mercury, and mostly from leroys tavern. good friend, will miss him.

April 13, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Terry's family. As you lovingly reflect on the experiences and lifelong joys you shared with him, trust that "they who mourn, shall be comforted". ~Matt. 5:4

JS Lees

April 13, 2015

Love you brother, Lynn

April 13, 2015

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