Terrance Theis

Terrance Leo Theis, 71 died Thursday, March 19, 1:16 pm at Crossing Rivers Hospital in Prairie Du Chien, WI of a sudden illness. Born July 28, 1943 to John and Gladys (Horsfall) Theis in Minneapolis, MN. He was raised in Dubuque, IA, he graduated from Dubuque Senior High School in 1961. That same year he joined the USAF and served four years as a jet engine mechanic. In 1966, Terry married Carol Duehr, and raised their family in Dubuque. In 1968 Terry began his employment with the City of Dubuque as a firefighter until his early retirement after 19 years of service. For many years, he was also a self-employed carpet installer until his death. In 1989, Terry and Carol moved to Millville, IA where they owned/operated Theis' Village Inn for 12 years. For the past 14 years, they have made their home in rural Garnavillo, IA. Terry was an avid outdoorsman, and raised his children and grandchildren to love and respect nature as much as he did. He will be remembered most for his personality and his lasting impression that he made wherever he roamed. Terry is survived by his wife Carol; a son Mark (Jean) Theis, grandchildren Kaitlyn and Ella of Ossian, IA; a daughter Sara (Tim) Andregg, grandchildren Ezekiel, Carly and Benjamin of Guttenberg, IA; a daughter Melissa (Joe) Breitbach, grandchildren Carter, Chase and Brinnley of Farley, IA. Also survived by brother Richard (LaVonne) Theis of Peosta, IA; sister Lynn (Al Fallon) Walczak of Lafayette, GA; sister JoAnn Swift of Dubuque, IA; sister Janet Stelpflug of Kieler, WI; sister Glady (Richard) Meehan of Dubuque, IA. Terry also had many nieces and nephews which he really cared for, and loved spending time with. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Gladys; brothers Thomas, Ronald and James; Carol's parents Donald and Seraphia Duehr; nephew James Duehr; nephews Tony and Ross Ambrosy and niece Gwen Ambrosy.Click here to view a Video Tribure for Terry TheisVisitation: Monday 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. March 23, 2015 at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa with Military Rites performed at 8:00 P.M. Service Information A service summary is not available