Terry Lee "Buggsy" Schmelzer

Terry Lee "Buggsy" Schmelzer was born the son of Lorraine and Esther (Bockenstedt) Schmelzer on December 28, 1950, in Guttenberg. He died Sunday, September 14, 2008, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Terry graduated from the Garnavillo High School; served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was employed with Kann Manufacture Service. Buggsy enjoyed the River, hunting fishing and being with friends and family. He is survived by one sister, Sharon (Dennis) Reth of Guttenberg; four brothers, Gary (Virginia) Schmelzer of Hendersonville, Tenn., LaVerl Schmelzer of Garnavillo, Jay Schmelzer of Garnavillo, and Rich Schmelzer of Elkader, and many nieces, nephews and friends He was preceded in death by his parents.Visitation: 4 to 8 PM Tuesday September 16, 2008 at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo IowaFuneral Service: 10:00 AM Wednesday September 17, 2008 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Garnavillo, IowaInterment: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Garnavillo Service Information A service summary is not available