Terry L. Shannon, 76, of Dubuque, died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home in Dubuque, with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Terry will be at 10:00 am on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Church of the Nativity with Msgr. James Miller as the Celebrant. Entombment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.
Terry was born on June 28, 1948, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Joseph and Imelda (Pelzer) Shannon. He graduated from Dubuque Senior High School. Terry was united in marriage to Doris “Dory” Elgin on October 18, 1969 at Church of the Nativity.
He worked for Unique Balance and retired from John Deere. Terry’s gentle and kind nature put family and friends at ease. Those close to him remember him as a man who saw the good in everyone.
His number one priority in life was spending time with his family and cherished time spent with his grandchildren. In his younger days, he mastered the art of bowling and pool. His talent in poker and Euchre were unmatched by those around him.
Terry shared his passion of fishing with those close to him. You couldn’t go fishing with Terry, without leaving with a story you are sure to share for years to come. Terry and his friend Ronnie spent many days fishing but they often shared so many laughs and beers that they caught a buzz instead of fish.
Every grandchild has a favorite.