Terri (McClellan) Grunewald, 61, of Howards Grove passed away on June 14, 2021 at Pine
Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls after battling early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on July 4, 1959 in Milwaukee, WI, she was the first born to Max McClellan and Kathleen
(Jackle) Ringel. Terri graduated from Howards Grove High School with the class of 1977. She
then went on to Lakeshore Technical College, and ultimately earned her Bachelors in Nursing
from Concordia. Terri devoted her life to helping others and worked for 37 years in various
nursing positions.
Terri had a profound impact on the lives of so many. She was a kind, loving, and giving person.
Terri adored her grandchildren and was a devoted mother. She had a passion for music,
quilting, and crafting.
Terri is survived by her 3 children, Jeff (Jamie) Grunewald, Stacy (TJ) Milbrath, Stephanie
Grunewald; 6 Grandchildren, Braden, Grace and Emerie Grunewald; Keaton, McCoy and
Maddox Milbrath; Mother and Stepfather, Kathleen (Ken) Ringel; Siblings, Linda (Leo)
Guajardo, Michael (Elena) McClellan, Julie McClellan, Mark (Jenny) McClellan, Kelly Kaat, Matt
(Ker) McClellan, Jeni (Steve) Zehnder, Rob (Jayne) Ringel, Tammy Ringel, Laura Lee Wright;
many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Terri was preceded in death by her father, Max McClellan; brother-in-law, Roger Kaat and
brother Bryant Ringel.
A memorial service will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM at Zimmer Westview
Funeral & Cremation Care Center, W2132 Garton Rd. Sheboygan, with Pastor Jon MacDonald
officiating. Family and friends are welcome to visit on Friday, June 18, 2021 from 3:00 PM until
the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Pine Haven Christian Home and Sharon
S. Richardson Community Hospice for their loving care and support. We are so appreciative
and wish to thank all of the family and friends who visited or sent Terri cards, gifts, flowers, and
words of encouragement during her illness.
While our hearts are heavy with the loss of this incredible person, we take solace in knowing
Terri is at peace with the Lord.
Please visit our website to leave your condolences for the family or watch the live streaming of
Terri’s service if you are not able to join us, www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
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