Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva

9188 Osmo Street

Kaleva, Michigan

C.W. Terwilliger Obituary

C.W. "Neil" Terwilliger Jr.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
05/15/1938 - 11/10/2024
Cornelius Willard Terwilliger, Jr. (Neil), age 86, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Traverse City and Onekama Township, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024. He was born on May 15, 1938, in Copemish, Michigan, the son of Neil and Mary (Churchill) Terwilliger. His family moved to Kaleva in 1941. He graduated from Kaleva High School as Valedictorian in 1956.
Neil attended Michigan State University and graduated from Wayne State University in 1960, receiving his Mortuary Science license in July 1960, and was a licensed Funeral Director for years. He resided in Belleville, Michigan for 14 years, moving to Manistee County in 1974 when he purchased the Terwilliger Funeral Home in Kaleva from his parents.
On September 3, 1960, he was united in marriage to Patricia Leigh Adams of Mason, Michigan at the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel in East Lansing. Trish preceded him in death in 2000.
Neil was past Secretary, Treasurer and President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, District 8, and served on the Michigan Funeral Directors Association Board of Directors for 7 years. He was a former member of the Kaleva Lions Club and was a past President of the Belleville Lions Club. He retired to Fort Lauderdale in 2005. He enjoyed boating, travel to 33 countries, driving his 1964 Mustang Convertible, and his 5 o'clock "Happy Hours".
Neil is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Troy and Mary Terwilliger of Beulah, Michigan, his grandchildren Kelsey and Zachary (both of Grand Rapids, Michigan), his sister Diane Lakso of Bear Lake, Michigan, his nephews Kurt (Kari) Comstock of Cadillac, Michigan and Todd Comstock of Shelby, Michigan, and his brother-in-law Donald Parks of Mason, Michigan. Also surviving is his exchange student daughter Heidi Berge Rolke of Kristiansand, Norway.
Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, with Pastor James Petteys officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Grove Township Cemetery in Kaleva. Visitation will be held Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The Terwilliger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
www.terwilligerfuneralhome.com

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

Published by Manistee News Advocate from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for C.W. Terwilliger

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

Nancy & Anna Charlich

January 7, 2025

C.W. was a very gentle person like his Dad. He will be missed.

Jan Schwing

November 23, 2024

Remembering both Neil and Trish with respect and affection.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in C.W. Terwilliger's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for C.W. Terwilliger

Nov

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva

9188 Osmo Street P.O. Box 146, Kaleva, MI 49645

Nov

23

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva

9188 Osmo Street P.O. Box 146, Kaleva, MI 49645

Funeral services provided by:

Terwilliger Funeral Home - Kaleva

9188 Osmo Street P.O. Box 146, Kaleva, MI 49645

How to support C.W.'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 C.W. Terwilliger'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