Teresa Ann Altman, age 61, died at her home on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 after long, hard fought battle with lung cancer.
Teresa was born on May 13, 1952, Cottage Grove, Oregon to Ralph Petit and Jean Ruby. She graduated from Winter High School in 1970. She attained her associate degree in Business at WITC in Rice Lake, WI in 1990.
Teresa lived in Montana and Alaska before returning to Winter in 1968. In 1992 she met and married the love of her life, Gerald "Sonny" Altman.
The place Teresa was most happy was the home she and her husband Sonny created. She was always outdoors working on another project to enhance her little slice of heaven or playing with her horses. Teresa loved all animals, especially her horse Destiny. Teresa was a true cowgirl. She loved having her grandchildren visit and enjoyed teaching them of her love for horses and animals, except chipmunks.
Teresa is survived by her husband, Sonny; her son Jason Ehn; daughter Lacey and husband Jeremy Stensberg; her father, Ralph Petit; brother, Hank Petit; sister Dawn Thornberry; step brother Shane and wife Krista Petit; grandchildren, Madison and Rhiley Ehn, Rocki Rowan and Colt Stensberg. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Ruby.
A Mass of Christian will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winter, WI. There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
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May 20, 2014
Tom Kyle
I am very sorry to learn of the passing of my beloved niece, Teresa. I am comforted with the knowledge that she is now at rest in God's loving arms. I extend my deepest sympathies to all other friends and family members of Teresa.
May 4, 2014
Peter Nordgren
I was sorry to hear Teresa is gone. She was a fine classmate in the WHS Class of 1970.
April 29, 2014
Tanya Ullom
Jason I am very sorry to hear the passing of your Mom!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
April 28, 2014
GINGER SMITH
EVEN THO ITS BEEN YEARS AND MILES APART,ALL THE FOND MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.AND OUR SHARED LOVE OF HORSES;MAY WE FOREVER RIDE.....GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOUR FAMILY TERESA WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND FRIEND
April 28, 2014
Jacquelyn Anderson
My you ride your horses in heaven,ride on ride on, I will miss you:-)
April 28, 2014
Jacquelyn Anderson
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 27, 2014
Alesia Ewald
Teresa was beautiful inside and out, she was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. Have a wonderful journey my friend.
April 27, 2014
Teresa you are in a place full of Peace and Love,No Pain. Where flowers bloom forever and you can ride your horses in the wind forever, in Heaven! Love your Cousin's Patty and Gari, Ky. Dennis and Terri Oregon.
April 26, 2014
Vickie Stine
Rest in Peace Teresa. I will always treasure our long distance freindship and I will always smile when I remember the first time I met you. I hope you are enjoying the horse barns in Heaven.
April 26, 2014
Vicky Boettcher
Teresa was a free spirit. So much fun to be around. I have many fun, adventurous and crazy memories of our great times in the past. Rest easy and rejoice with the other angels that have passed too soon.
April 26, 2014
Emily larson
R.I.P. Teresa I always admired your talent and flair.
April 25, 2014
Laurie Martin
Teresa was such a wonderful person! She loved animals, and was one of the most energetic people I ever met. It is so sad that she lost her battle with cancer. She will be missed very much by family, friends and the community!
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