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Eleuterio de Guzman Obituary

Entered eternal life on November 11, 2016 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia (nee Pfiester), his children Dr. John (Lynn), Dr. Joseph (Mona), Jim (Sharon) and Jeff. He is the proud grandfather of Mathew, Joseph, Kirsten, Lissa, Peter, Natalie, Audrey, Nicole, Mara, Luke, William and Olivia. He is also survived by his sister, Emiliana (Emen) of Manila, Philippines and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Constancia and 5 siblings. Terry immigrated to the United States in 1959 and became the town doctor and deputy coroner for Wausaukee, Wisconsin. He and Pat moved to Milwaukee where he completed his residency in anesthesiology. He worked at St. Luke's hospital as a staff anesthesiologist for 24 years before retiring in 1992. He had a reputation for being kind, patient and having a very clean anesthesia station. He adored and was so proud of his 12 grandchildren. We will miss his warm and friendly smile, his contagious laugh and his amazing sense of humor and fashion! He resided most recently in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and Scottsdale, Arizona. Visitation will be held at Schmidt & Bartelt funeral home (10121 W. North Ave Wauwatosa, WI) Tuesday, November 15 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Christ King Catholic Parish (2604 N Swan Blvd Wauwatosa, WI) on Wednesday, November 16 with visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by mass at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Children's Tumor Foundation (ctf.org), Divine Savior Holy Angels High School (dsha.info), Pius XI Catholic High School (piusxi.org), or Marquette University High School (muhs.edu).

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 13, 2016.

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Michael Kuhn

November 16, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Dr De Guzman's family during this difficult time. I inherited his neat and tidy anesthesia cart when I started my anesthesia career at St Lukes 25 years ago.
-Michael Kuhn

November 15, 2016

My condolences and thoughts to Pat and family at this time. I remember Terry as a warm, friendly, and delightful colleague during the ten years I worked with him at St. Luke's. So sorry for your loss. David Fingard

John Koh

November 14, 2016

Our condolences to the DeGuzman family. Worked with Terry at St. Lukes for many years, and never saw a scowl from him. God bless and rest in peace.
John Koh

Wendy Edwards

November 13, 2016

Auntie Pat, I have the best memories of Uncle Terry examining my babies when I came back to visit. He truly was an exceptional doctor and man. Many prayers and thoughts to you, the boys and their families. Love and hugs- Wendy and the girls

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Terry Groleau

November 13, 2016

I worked with DeGuz as we called him in the Anesthesia Dept. for many years. I always knew he was here early In the morning, he would be greeting someone and his great laugh carried thru the OR halls. He always so kind and sweet to everyone. He was a dedicated professional. He always made everyone relax in difficult cases. When I look at his picture I can hear him in his teasing voice. It was a pleasure to know him and work with him. Many years ago we met at church oneSunday morning in Fountain Hills, AZ . He was retired already and we were on vacation. We met for lunch several days later and spent most of the day sitting and talking. I am now retired and when I think of our
close family of St.Lukes Anesthesia he is one that tops the list.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Peter Kirsch

November 13, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the deGuzman family as they celebrate the life of a great man, father and husband! And, put up with a bunch of knuckle head Marquette guys regularly...peace on love!

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Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

10121 West North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

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16

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Christ King Catholic Parish

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Christ King Catholic Parish

2604 N Swan Blvd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

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