Terry Robert Montei

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Terry Montei, 86, formerly of Prince George VA, passed away on December 3, 2025 in Summerville, SC. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Genevieve, and his beloved wife, Kathleen.
Born in St.Joseph Michigan, August 29,1939, Terry was accomplished on and off the field, track and court. Nicknamed "Fly", he set a Michigan state high school record in the 100-yard dash. At Ferris State College, he served as captain of the track team in 1961; inducted into the St. Joseph High School Hall of Fame in 2014 for his achievements in track.
Terry met the love of his life, Kathleen Kellner, at their favorite place, Silver Beach. They married soon afterward in Fort Benning, GA. Terry went on to serve two tours in Vietnam 1966-1967 as an Army Ranger Advisor to the Vietnamese Army, and 1970-1971 at Military Assistance Command - Vietnam (MAC-V) Headquarters. He held assignments in the US and overseas including Germany and Korea, retiring from the Army in 1985. After retirement he worked for Raytheon and later, the county of Prince George.
He was a proud member of the 75th Ranger Regiment Association, 506th Currahee Infantry Airborne Association, Sons of the American Revolution, and Elks Lodge #541 in St Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI.
Terry's proudest accomplishment by far was his family, followed by his long-term friendships with his fraternity brothers( Sigma Phi Epsilon) military friends and lifelong friendship with his best childhood friend Fred Reddel and his wife Janet.
Terry is survived by his son, Mike (Jane) of Summerville SC; daughter, Amy (COL (R) Marshall Ramsey) of Norfolk, VA; grandchildren, Evan Ramsey (Dr. Shelby Ramsey) Sarah Montei, Allison Montei Lotz (Msgt Matthew Lotz) and great-grandchildren, Emma Grace Lotz, Harrison Lotz, and Parker Lotz.
Special thanks to his caregiver Malinda and the dedicated team at Agape Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Wounded Warrior Project in Terry's memory.