Search by Name

Search by Name

Terry Lee Sehlke

1950 - 2020

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

Terry Sehlke Obituary

Terry Lee Sehlke was born April 13, 1950, in Marceline, MO, the only child of Ezra N and Ruth L (Rontke) Sehlke. He married Cecelia Whiston on July 28, 1979 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salisbury.

He attended elementary school and graduated with the Keytesville R-3 Class of 1968. After high school he attended Northeast Missouri State University for a year and then began working full time with his father at Sehlke Trucking in Keytesville.

Terry was the current president of the Keytesville Cemetery Board and past member of the Maxwell Taylor Park Board. Sehlke was also a retired member of the Keytesville Volunteer Fire Department. Terry's hobbies included his grandkids, visiting with friends and family and sprint care racing and watching golf.

Terry is survived by his wife Cecelia (Whiston). They are parents of two sons- Michael and Dawn (Guilford) and Darin and Haley (Houf). Michael works at Sehlke Trucking and he and his family live in Keytesville. Darin is employed by the Oak Grove School District and he and his family live in Oak Grove. Sehlke was the proud grandfather to three grandchildren: Madelyn Marie, Phillip Dean, and Sylvie Wren Sehlke.

Visitation is Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 4-8:00 p.m., at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, MO. Funeral Services are Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury, with burial in Keytesville City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Welch Cemetery, Keytesville Pool or the Shriner's Hospital for Children.

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

Published by Linn County Leader on Aug. 24, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry Sehlke

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Terry Sehlke's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Terry Sehlke

Aug

25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Summerville Funeral Home

Salisbury, MO

Aug

26

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Summerville Funeral Home

Salisbury, MO

How to support Terry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Terry Sehlke's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more