Terry Deaver, Sr

Terry Deaver Sr, 74, of Viroqua, died Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Terry Elton Deaver Sr., age 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30th, 2016, at his home in Viroqua, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 22, 1942, in Viroqua, to Floyd Elton Deaver and Velma Stantorf. He was a 1960 graduate of Viroqua High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army and served two years; including a period of time in Germany. Due to his time spent in Germany he was fluent in the German language. This was beneficial due to his relationship with the Amish community. He worked at the Richland Center Foundry as a foreman for 25 years before going to Valley Pride Pack as a maintenance technician for additional 20 years. For the last five years of his working life Terry was retired, allowing him to focus on the farm, his horses, and numerous projects. Terry enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very honored to have served in the United States Army. Terry attended many rendezvous and was successful in pistol shooting, long riffle shooting, and tomahawk throwing. He enjoyed hunting, as well as fishing, and thoroughly enjoyed any experience he had in the woods. He practiced traditional old time ways of farming with horses and oxen. Terry was a well-known member of the community and enjoyed visiting with people down in his shed. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Deaver and Velma Stantorf; his aunt and uncle, Earl and Betty Deaver; as well as his grandson, Keith Deaver. He is survived by his two sons, Terry Deaver, Jr. (Deborah) and Troy Deaver (Jamie); his grandchildren, Tori Pagenkopf (Zack), Maverick Deaver, Tiffany Glass, and Tayler Deaver; two great-grandchildren, Keegan Pagenkopf, Tucker Pagenkopf; and his siblings, Nancy Bernard, Gary Deaver (Carol), Ellen Hyder (Doug). Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church. Burial with military honors will follow in the Brush Hollow Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home in Viroqua. Friends may also call at the church on Friday from 12 p.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m.. Online Condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.