Lowell "Duzie" Terrill

Dodgeville – Lowell "Duzie" Terrill, age 83, of Dodgeville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his home. Duzie was a kind hearted, humble and humorous man. His one liners and sometimes risky jokes put a smile on your face no matter what kind of day you were having. Duzie was born in Waldwick, WI on February 13, 1932 to Velma and Lynn Terrill. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1950 and was looking forward to his 65th class reunion. Duzie joined the U.S. Navy after high school and served in the Korean War on the USS Delta. He returned from the military and attended UW-Platteville for finance. Duzie married his soul mate Alice Brennan on February 15, 1958. Together they raised four daughters. He took his first job with Thorp Finance and he and Alice moved a lot in those early years. In 1964, Duzie took a position with Strong's Bank in Dodgeville and spent 19 years there becoming Vice President and part owner. He then began with IDS, now Ameriprise and just retired about a year and a half ago. Duzie and Alice enjoyed golfing, bridge, euchre and traveling all over. One memorable trip was to Ireland, where they were also able to attend the British Open. They took the whole family to Mexico to celebrate their 50th Anniversary. Duzie was a family man and great friend to many. He enjoyed his daughters, he liked to call them his 4 mother hens. He was a hero and idol to his grandkids, always making them smile and feel so blessed. Duzie was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 40 plus years, Chamber of Commerce Treasurer and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Treasurer of the Badger Boosters, Iowa County Bankers Association and an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was also longtime member of the Sunday Sinners and especially enjoyed his morning coffee club (the Rusty Zippers) and euchre afterwards, hoping to take money from a few special friends. Duzie was fortunate enough to have just gone on the Freedom Honor Flight in May with his daughter, Marsha and brother-in-law, Raymond and his best friend, Ross. Duzie was very thankful and proud of his four loving daughters, Marsha Furry, of Mazomanie, Pam (Chatter) Chapman, of Dodgeville, Patti (Brad) Haas, of Spring Green and Lori (Craig) Thomas, of Sparta; his grandchildren, Callie and Tanner Furry, Krystle (Jake) McCutchin, Shane Chapman, Jessica (Kyle) Klapperick, Justin Haas, Brent, Brock and Brittany Thomas; his great granddaughter, Alexa McCutchin; his sister , Mabel (Gilbert) Gribble; his brother, Tom (Sandy) Terrill; his sisters-in-law, Mary (Joe) Esch, Margaret Karls, Carol Ann Deans, Delores Brennan and Mary Ellen Brennan; his brother-in-law, Henry Brennan; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his soul mate, Alice, his parents, Velma and Lynn Terrill, his in-laws, Matthew and Myrtle Brennan, brothers-in-law, Raymond, Francis, Bob and John Brennan, Bud Karls, Gene Deans and Tucker Wunnicke, his sisters-in-law, Betty Wunnicke, Sharon Terrill, Mary Brennan, Elizabeth Brennan and Helen Ryan Brennan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Dodgeville. Monsignor Daniel Ganshert will officiate. Burial will be held in St. Joseph's Cemetery, with Military Rites accorded by the Dodgeville Area Veterans. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, where a rosary service will be said at 2:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass on Saturday at the church.

Lowell "Duzie" Terrill

February 13, 1932 - July 21, 2015