Roger Terlunen

Roger Terlunen, 86 of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Elkhorn, WI, died Friday, December 14, 2018 at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, FL. He was born February 26, 1932 in Palatine, IL, the son of the late Bernhard and Matilda (Lohse) Terlunen. Roger graduated in 1949 from Elkhorn High School.  He married Irene Bulow on October 11, 1952 they were married for 48 years.  Roger married Carolyn Whitelaw on July 2, 2007.  Roger worked as a carpenter for over 40 years.  He was former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Elkhorn. Roger was a very active member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his six children; Roger (Bernita) Terlunen of Elkhorn, WI, Laura Steadman of Crab Orchard, TN, Donald (Andrea) Terlunen of Marion, IL, Susan (Philip) Berndt of Delavan, WI, Barbara (Thomas) Hayes of Union Grove, WI, and Carol (David) Nelson of Whitewater, WI, thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  Roger was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Irene, son-in-law, Chuck Steadman and sister, Elaine Christensen.

Private family graveside service will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1101 Cemetery Rd. Lake Geneva, WI, with Pastor Tom DeGroot officiating.   Online guest book at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com.  Arrangements for Terlunen Family handled by Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory of Elkhorn.