Terrance “Terry” A. Gingras
Terrance A. “Terry” Gingras, 73, Bruce, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
Terry was born Feb. 24, 1948, in Cornell, the son of Albert and Josephine (Rell) Gingras.
He graduated from Cornell High School, where he was a four-sport athlete. He later attended UW-Stout in Menomonie, where he played basketball.
Terry joined the U.S. Army Reserves and did his training at Fort Leonard Wood, where he played basketball on the Colonel’s team.
He married his high school sweetheart and his prom queen, Mary Michal, April 12, 1969. Together, they had two children, Angie and Kenny. As a family, they enjoyed camping at Terry’s softball tournaments, as well as camping and fishing at various campgrounds.
After 25 years of working in the shipping department at Pope & Talbot, Terry retired, because of medical disabilities. During his retirement years, he loved hunting and fishing, as well as working in his yard, despite being disabled.
Ixtapa, Mexico, was a favorite vacation destination for Mary and Terry for many years. Terry was also an avid Wisconsin sports fan, and loved spending time with his kids, grandchildren, friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years – Mary; two children – Angie (Brian) Sedesky, Andover, Minn., and Kenny (Stacy Dauffenbach) Gingras, Eau Claire; three grandchildren – Tanner, Tony and Jasey; brothers – Denny (Kathie) Gingras, Jim (Joanne) Gingras and Tim (Sue) Gingras; sisters – Judy (Jerry) Swim and Sandy (Jim) Carrell; in-laws – Joe (Rita) Michal, Carol (Gene) Crapser and Peg (Buck) Paulsen; and by numerous nieces; nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister – Patty Komro; and his nephew – John Swim.
A celebration of Terry’s life was held Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center in Altoona. A time of sharing began at 6:30 p.m., with a memorial visitation preceding, beginning at 4 p.m.
Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center in Altoona, is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed at chippewavalleycremation.com.
