Terry Lee Dunham, 63, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL. Born in Kenosha on September 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Kenneth F. and Irene O. (Shepard) Dunham. He was a resident of Kenosha most of his life and was a truck driver for many years. On July 19, 2009, he married Judy Pate at Highground in Nielsville, WI. On February 27, 1967, he entered the United States Army where he proudly served in Vietnam, during 1967 and 1968. He then re-entered the service on August 1, 1976, until his honorable discharge February 11, 1977. Terry was a Helicopter Crew Chief. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Terry was honored to serve his country that he loved throughout his life. He was a member of Kenosha Area Vietnam Vets and V.F.W. Junker Ball Post #1865. Terry enjoyed spending time with his family, working in the yard and fixing things around the house. Surviving are his wife, Judy of Kenosha; a daughter, Cheri (Johnathan) Rose of Sparta, WI; seven brothers and sisters; JoAnne (Henry) Daniels, Kenosha; Keith (Marilyn) Dunham, Kenosha; Jacqueline (Bruno) Fani, Kenosha; Sherry (James) Johnson, Humboldt, TN; Paul (Cindy), Humboldt, TN; Charles (Sue) Dunham, Humboldt, TN; Lori (James) Camerota, Kenosha; and his four grandchildren; Chynna, Michael, Sophie and Samantha. He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Lahti, and a niece, Jamie Johnson. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Hadad, the Oncology staff and the hospital staff of Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago, IL, for all of their kindness. A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 21st, at Proko Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. The V.F.W. Junker Ball Post #1865 will conduct services on Sunday at Proko Funeral Home at 3:00 p.m. On Monday, relatives and friends are asked to meet at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park Chapel for a committal service at 10:30 a.m. with full military honors.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Terry’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
lorraine Heins ( Gorski )
November 27, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Terry's death. If you see this Sherry.... Please contact me.
Sandy Pillizzi and John Morrison
November 21, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you for your loss. I wish I could be there for you my dear friend Sherry. With Love Your Friend Sandy
Roy Beals
November 21, 2010
Terry, I'll miss you Brother.Your friend ,the other old guy. Roy
Christy Baughman
November 21, 2010
You were a quiet man, man of few words.... preferred to listen and take it all in... you fought for our freedom and gave of yourself willingly. I remember our conversations and your kindness when I lived beneath you in Dads rental property, and the car you sold me for $50.00 because you knew thats all I could afford, You will be missed, Rest in Peace Uncle Terry, I love you. To Judy and all the family, I wish I could be there, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.... Love Christy
jennifer wood
November 20, 2010
you fought so brave and so hard for so many years, not only for your life but for our country. I am so proud of you uncle Terry. we will surely miss you but I know you are at rest now. I love you, and you will always be with us. For the rest of the family, I love you and will be praying for you. Especially you, Judy. thank you for being there for him while he was so sick, you were his reason for living!
Merrilyn (Arendt) Momeyer
November 20, 2010
Hey Cousins and Terry's family....Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Penny called me when she read the news. I wish I could have been able to come and give hugs all around. However, we still live in Ohio...about 5 1/2 hours away. You are on my heart and in my prayers. May God keep you all in the palm of His hand as you work through the grieving process.Merrilyn & Jim MomeyerSaint Marys, OH
Denise (Lady D, Patriots MC) Dietsche
November 20, 2010
Please accept my sincere appreciation for Terry's military service to our great nation.My condolences to his family and friends who will miss him. I pray your memories will keep him close in heart.
Ralph Dunham
November 19, 2010
Dad, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I wish i could be there to extend these sentiments personally. Please share our sympathy with all of the family. Love, Ralph and Lisa
Tom Otto
November 19, 2010
Our hearts and prayer's are with you of you're loss. Terry was a good man, Growing up across the street we all had very good times. He will be missed deeply. Tom & Debbie Otto
Tiffany Dunham DeFoor
November 19, 2010
I am Terry's youngest daughter from his first marriage. I want to send my condolences to the family God bless and keep you in your time of need.
Lila Wynne
November 19, 2010
I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Terry in high school and the big crush I had on him. I loved spending time with Terry and Sherry. The whole Dunham family was so good to me. My love and prayers are with all of you.With Love,Lila Wynne
Jim and Lynn Roberts
November 19, 2010
Thank you Terry for loving my sister, I am so glad you had your time together, God meant for you to meet again. And thank you for giving all to our country, without men like you, where would we be? My heart aches for Judy, but she knew real love and we will always remember that. May God bless and keep you forever out of harms way...
Teri Schneider
November 19, 2010
To Jackie & Bruno and the enter Dunham family, my heart goes out to you all. I only met Terry once, he was a very nice man and I know how hard it is to lose someone you love. Even thou Mongo & I are no longer together, I am sure that he joins me in sending this condolence to the Dunham family, our thoughts & prayers are with you all!! God Bless & Rest in peace Terry.
Mike Parker
November 19, 2010
To the Dunham family Iam shocked to hear about Terry. As young children we hung toget her and had some great times. Terry and Sherry would come and knock on my door then we would go find a corner where the rest of the gang would show up. I havent seen Sherry in along time but I would run into Terry on ocassion. Its a shame that something like has to happen to get the old gang together again. I hope to make the Sunday nite services. It would be fun to see all thr old friends for one last toot.
Matthew A Dunham
November 18, 2010
Well this is Matt one of Terry's sons from his first marriage where he had 4 children that was forgotten to be mentioned. I would like to send my condolences to the family who remember me.
Beverly Wait
November 18, 2010
Terry I knew you as a little boy. I loved you from before you were born. I haven't seen you in a long time and that is my loss. I know that I will see you again in Heaven one day. Love, Aunt Bev
Michael Romano
November 18, 2010
I worked with Terry for a short time at AMC/Chrysler as a security guard. Terry was a lot of fun to work with and would always make me laugh at one thing or another and always had stories to share. I also worked with Terry's sister Jackie for a short time. I remember that Terry always stood up for what was right. To his family my deepest sympathy, he was a wonderful man, a hard worker and he will be missed by all who knew him.