Terry D. Duerst

POYNETTE –  Terry D. Duerst, age 65, of Poynette, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

Terry was born on July 17, 1957, in Madison, the son of Fred and Irene (Santos) Duerst. He was married to Luinda Richards on May 28, 1999.  Terry had worked as a welder for 35 years.  He enjoyed working with solar and wind energy, and collecting Santa Claus’.  He was an excellent carpenter. 

He will be missed by his wife, Luinda, his daughter, Chandra Diring and her children, Myra and Lee;  his brothers and sisters, Marcy (Mike) Natter, Randy (Nancy) Duerst, Bob (Dawn) Duerst, Vernon Duerst, and Kathy (Roger) Matthews; his brother-in-law, Darryl Horton;  other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.  

Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Hillside Cemetery in Poynette, with Luinda Duerst officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.              

The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette is assisting the family.