Obituary of Terry Paul Race

Terry Paul Race died on June 24, 2009 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. Terry was born on September 29, 1955 to Paul and Betty (Risberg) Race in Racine, WI. He graduated from Preble High School, Green Bay, received his Bachelors Degree from UW-Madison and earned his law degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. Terry married Peggy Rudolph on September 12, 2008 at Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater and they honeymooned in Germany and France. Terry practiced law in Whitewater and retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as a Major after 20 years of service to his country. He served with the Gulf Company and served in Desert Storm and in Iraq. Terry was a volunteer ombudsman for ESGR(Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve). He enjoyed biking, reading, his dogs and had a passion for cooking. His greatest rewards came from helping others. He was a beloved and devoted husband to Peggy and a Dog Daddy to Jilly and Dakota as well as a Special friend to Dan Friesema. Terry is survived by his wife; Peggy(Whitewater), Mother; Betty Race, Verona, WI, Sister; Susan(William) Polzin, Cincinnati, OH, 4 Nephews and Nieces; Lewis, Kathryn, Joseph and Bethany, Uncles; John(Rita) Race, Elkhorn and Carl Risberg, Madison, WI. Terry leaves behind many special friends and extended family, along with many special memories he shared with his wife. Terry was proceeded in death by his father Paul Race and his �once in a lifetime dog companion�, Lounge Dog. There are no services planned at this time. Nitardy Funeral Home, Whitewater is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in memory of Terry to celebrate his life by giving back to the community in various ways. Contributions may be made to Peggy Race to benefit the �The Terry P. Race Memorial Fund� and sent % The M & I Bank, 104 North 5th Street, P.O. Box 307 Delavan, WI 53115 or to any M & I Branch Location.