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Terry Alan Killberg, age 69, passed away Saturday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. He was born in Racine, August 6, 1947, son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Nee: Adel) Killberg.

Terry graduated from Lutheran High School, “Class of 1965”.   On August 28, 1971 at St. Patrick Catholic Church he was united in marriage to Nancy J. Kettinger who preceded him in death January 2, 2013.  Terry was employed for 37 years at Racine Hydraulics, Dana Corp. and Bosch Corp.  He was member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church and former member of the Racine Fire Belles.   Terry enjoyed playing Sheepshead, organizing bingo, going to Drum Corps shows, collecting model firetrucks and coins. He looked forward to seeing his friends daily having coffee at McDonald’s followed by meeting up with the Park Inn Breakfast Club. More than anything he treasured time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.  He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his children, Michael (Amanda) Killberg of Bristol, Steven A. Killberg of Caledonia, Megan (Dan) Miller of Caledonia; five grandchildren, Colin and Peyton Killberg, Gabriel Killberg, Lauren and Ethan Miller; brother, Glen (Kathy) Killberg of Denver, CO; mother-in-law, Mavis Kettinger; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, Carol (Guenther) Lippold, James (Mary) Kettinger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his brother, Todd and father-in-law, Earl Kettinger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday 11 a.m. at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, 1903 Green Street, with Rev. Steve Varghese officiating.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32.  Relatives and friends may meet with the family Thursday at Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home, 803 Main St, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m.