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Terri Grunewald Obituary

Terri L. Grunewald

Howards Grove - Terri (McClellan) Grunewald, 61, of Howards Grove passed away on June 14, 2021 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls after battling early onset Alzheimer's disease.

Born on July 4, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI, she was the first born to Max McClellan and Kathleen (Jackle) Ringel. Terri graduated from Howards Grove High School with the class of 1977. She then went on to Lakeshore Technical College, and ultimately earned her Bachelors in Nursing from Concordia. Terri devoted her life to helping others and worked for 37 years in various nursing positions.

Terri had a profound impact on the lives of so many. She was a kind, loving, and giving person. Terri adored her grandchildren and was a devoted mother. She had a passion for music, quilting, and crafting.

Terri is survived by her 3 children, Jeff (Jamie) Grunewald, Stacy (TJ) Milbrath, Stephanie Grunewald; 6 Grandchildren, Braden, Grace and Emerie Grunewald; Keaton, McCoy and Maddox Milbrath; Mother and Stepfather, Kathleen (Ken) Ringel; Siblings, Linda (Leo) Guajardo, Michael (Elena) McClellan, Julie McClellan, Mark (Jenny) McClellan, Kelly Kaat, Matt (Ker) McClellan, Jeni (Steve) Zehnder, Rob (Jayne) Ringel, Tammy Ringel, Laura Lee Wright; many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Terri was preceded in death by her father, Max McClellan; brother-in-law, Roger Kaat and brother Bryant Ringel.

A memorial service will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM at Zimmer Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Rd. Sheboygan, with Pastor Jon MacDonald officiating. Family and friends are welcome to visit on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 3:00 PM until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Pine Haven Christian Home and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their loving care and support. We are so appreciative and wish to thank all of the family and friends who visited or sent Terri cards, gifts, flowers, and words of encouragement during her illness.

While our hearts are heavy with the loss of this incredible person, we take solace in knowing Terri is at peace with the Lord.

Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family or watch the live streaming of Terri's service if you are not able to join us, www.zimmerfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sheboygan Press from Jun. 15 to Jun. 17, 2021.

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Claudette forss

June 18, 2021

Terri was an energetic student and fine nurse ! May she Rest In Peace . Her former nursing instructor at LTC . Claudette Forss RNMSEd

Margaret Ahrnsbrak

June 17, 2021

I always liked working with Terri at Sheboygan Memorial, and was lucky enough to have her take care of my mom at Sharon Richardson. She touched so many lives and will be missed!

Claudette Forss

June 17, 2021

To Terri’s family : I was Terri’s nursing instructor at LTC and she always had a smile on her face and was very energetic. I’m so sorry for your loss.
May the memories you shared as a family get you through this time of grief . Claudette ForssRN.MSEd .

Kathy

June 16, 2021

Terri was a great person and a compassionate nurse.

Kathy
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June 16, 2021

I worked side by side with Terri at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. We got our work done and always enjoyed doing it. I could count on her as a peer and friend. She was a dear hearted person. Condolences to Terry’s family. Peace is all hers, in Christ. Becky Merkel

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