Terry N. Ross

1959 - 2011

Terry N. Ross obituary, 1959-2011, Mequon, WI

BORN

1959

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Schramka-Densow Funeral Home - Thiensville

423 North Main Street

Thiensville, Wisconsin

Terry Ross Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2011.

Ross, Terry N.

Of Mequon. Passed away unexpectedly on March 13, 2011 at the age of 52 years. Loving husband of Lynn M. (Nee Ostrowski) for 18 1/2 years. He also leaves behind his loving son, Tyler S. Ross, his loving parents, LaVern and the late Vernetta Ross, his sisters, Bonnie (Howard) McKenzie, Beverly (Jim) Steeber, and Wendy (Rod) Cronkite-Ross, his parents-in-law Ambrose and Shirley Ostrowski, his sisters-in-law Susan Olsen and Nancy Davis, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Terry was a #1 Rush fan. Terry was a seasoned musician with over 30 years of experience. He was a proud member of Jumping Parker, a classical rock band, where he played his Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass alongside Doug (guitar & vocals), Steve (keyboard & vocals) and Joe (percussion). Terry's ability to "bump the bass just right to rock the groove", contributed to the mood and feel of Jumping Parker's upbeat showcase. Terry was also an avid fisherman. He enjoyed going out on his boat "A Reel Rush" with his son Tyler.

Terry was a former employee of Modern Equipment Co. in Port Washington for 22 years. He was also a former employee of Bucyrus Co. in South Milwaukee for 2 years and was currently employed at Ladish-Forge Co. in Cudahy.

Visitation on Saturday, March 19 at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to Lynn for Tyler's Education.

Schramka-Densow Funeral Home
423 N. Main Street
Thiensville
262-242-3120

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March 19, 2011

Love, Greg, Brenda, Ava and Chloe

Don't think of him as gone away--
his journey's just begun
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost--
and he was loved so much.

By: Ellen Brenneman

March 19, 2011

Carl Grisa

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Lynn and Tyler. The Grisa's.

March 19, 2011

Helen Schwanda

I worked with Terry for all the years he worked at Modern. I could always go to Terry and get help for any techicnal question that I had at the moment. I appreciated his efforts. I hope the good memories you have of Terry will help substain you and Tyler at this very sad time in your lives. With my sympathy Helen Schwanda

March 18, 2011

Karen, Robert & Jesse Kinder

Thinking about you and Tyler. I know your sorrow is overwhelming, stay brave like Terry would want you to. You will-always have some of him by your side.

March 18, 2011

Brenda Kinnear

Heaven must have needed a bassist! Now they have the best! Terry was a wonderful uncle and Godfather. Myself and my family are going to miss him so dearly. My heart aches for losing him and at the same time is rejoicing right now for the happiness and joy he is surrounded with. He will always be with us in our hearts.
"I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. God has you in his arms... I have you in my heart."

March 18, 2011

Our Condolences for your loss. If we can be of any help, please ask.
Ed & Suzy Baivier

March 17, 2011

Karl and Jean Ciborowski

Our condolences to the Ross family and friends. Our prayers go out to you.
Love, Karl and Jean Ciborowski and family.

March 17, 2011

Rebecca Olsen

Uncle Terry was a kind gentle man. I will never forget all the kindness he has shown me (as well as Greg) over the years. He will be deeply missed. Prayers for Aunt Lynn, Tyler, & family.
Love, Becky & Greg

March 17, 2011

Steve & Kim Schram

We send our condolences to Terry's family and his extended rock & roll family. Terry was a class act and we are fortunate for having gotten to know him through our musical journey.

March 15, 2011

Max Wollering

Our condolences to the family of Terry Ross. Although he worked for Ladish Forging for just a short period of time, he was an asset to the organization and his contributions made a difference. He will be missed by many, but the memories of him will live in the hearts and minds of all of us that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and son and other family members

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