Terry Tunison

Terry Tunison, age 77, of Westby passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1946, to the late Raymond and Olga (Leum) Tunison in Illinois. Terry grew up in Rockford, IL until moving his family to Westby, WI where he established his life.

He was a profoundly skilled electrician, working at many power plants in different cities and states until Terry found his home with Kish & Sons Electric in La Crosse where he retired from. Terry was a passionate deer hunter and enjoyed musky fishing on Potato Lake. The Green Bay Packers were a staple in Terry’s life, never missing a single game.

Terry took every opportunity he had to spend time with his daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Terry is survived by his wife, Mary; children: Michelle (Mark) Davis, Tara (Joe) Green, Janel Tunison, Jeffery Olson, and Jenifer (Luke) Hirschfeld; grandchildren: Kody (Allyson) Green, Nicholas (Savannah) Green, Alexis (Carson Sylvander) Lyon, Dalton Pierce, MacKenzie Anderson, Noah Hirschfeld, Evan Hirschfeld, Isaac Hirschfeld, and Joanie Olson; great-grandchildren: Serenity Rae Green and Savage Rain Green; son-in-law, Ed Reynolds; sisters, DeEtte (Kent) Kleindl and Nancy Tunison; brother, Larry Tunison; adopted family, Bob and Lisa Schaitel; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Raette Reynolds; son-in-law, Kenneth Green; and brothers, David and Ted Tunison.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to A Little Rae of Hope in Terry's memory.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Vosseteig Funeral Home in Westby. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Terry will be laid to rest at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory in Westby is serving Terry's family.

708 S. Main Street

Westby, WI 54667

(608) 634-2100