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McDonell, Joseph (Terry)

Joseph (Terry) McDonell, age 67, of 5034 Vista Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, January 31, 2013 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 8, 1945 in Green Bay, son of the late Robert J. and Josephine (Stadelman) McDonell. Joe was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1964. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army on July 7, 1964 serving in Germany for two years. He was honorably discharged in June of 1967 with the rank of SP-5. On October 21, 1967 he married the former Beverlea Blashka at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 45 years of marriage. He was employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding for many years until his retirement in 2005. Joe was a proud member of The National Rifle Association.

Survivors include his wife: Beverlea, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law: Tracy & Dan Pahmeier, Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Jerry McDonell, Wheeler, WI, Pete & Carol McDonell, Lansing, MI, Paul McDonell & Kathy Hubbard, Wheeler, WI; and a sister and brother-in-law: Charmaine & Doug Frisch, Whitelaw. Also surviving is his grand dog, Max, and his grand cockatiel, Gabriel, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Scott McDonell; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Cyril A. And Bernice Blashka.

Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 from 5:00 p.m.until 7:00 p.m. at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com

The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Joe was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed the birds and backyard squirrels, feeding them daily.

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Feb. 2, 2013.
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Our sympathies to you. RIP Terry. We'll all be there soon.

Jean and Larry Rusch

February 5, 2013

I know there is nothing I can say to make things better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ALWAYS. Joe will be missed very much.

Pat & Ann Kraemer

February 4, 2013

Bev, Tracy and Dan your in my thoughts and prayers. It won't be easy but remember,the good times as well as the bad. Its what gets you through it. God bless you all.

MaryBeth Ollendorf-Bender

February 4, 2013

Bev you and the family have our deeps sympathy

pat & sandy Blashka

February 2, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 1, 2013

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