Terry Smith Obituary
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The Man,
The Myth,
The Legend
Terry Wayne Smith Sr., 81, of Brown Deer, Wisconsin, passed away on July 27, 2023. Terry was born on June 20, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was known for his love of conversing with others and his skill as a neighborhood handyman. Terry had a passion for customizing things and enjoyed baking and cooking.
Terry is survived by his brother William (Sandy) and his children Kim, Sean (Traci), Troy, Robbin (Gina), Nathan (Melissa), and son-in-law Dan Daniels. He was a loving grandfather to Tara, Whitney, Dustyn, Jory, Courtney, Briana, Gabe, Justin, Jill, Aeriel, Aero, Ethan, Sophia, and Amelia. Terry is also survived by nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents Truman and Delores, his beloved wife Sandy Smith, his brother Dennis (Pat), his son Terry Jr, his daughter Heather Daniels, his grandson Trevor, and his fiancée of 30 years Cathy Pfannerstill.
A Celebration of Life for Terry Wayne Smith Sr. will be held on August 19, 2023, at Rounding Third, located at 6317 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee WI 53213, from 4-8pm. It will be a time for family and friends to gather and remember Terry's life and legacy.
Please join us in honoring and remembering Terry Wayne Smith as we come together to share stories, memories, and celebrate a life well-lived.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kim Waite
August 19, 2023
Dear Dad, No words can say how very sad we are that you're gone. You were a great father, you and mom took all us 5 kids without any reservations and made a big giant loving family! You taught me much, especially about those pyramids! Lol You were so very funny and you never took any shenanigans from nobody! Thanks to Rob and Gina finding your many,many pictures reminding us of all the awesome times we had. I love and miss you Dad always and forever. Your Kimmy ❤
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