Terrence A.
Spencer
Terrance A. Spencer
January 8, 1949 – June 14, 2026
Terrance A. Spencer, born January 8, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI., to Alfred and Helen Spencer, found tranquility at his home on June 14th 2026 at 77 years old and survived by his Son Troy Spencer, and late son Jayson La Bonte.
As a proud American Patriot, he served his country in the United States Army, inducted January 24, 1969 and discharged with decorations and honors January 22, 1971. Among those decorations are the Purple Heart; Good Conduct Medal; Vietnam Service Medal w/2 bronze Service Stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Infantry Badge; and Sharpshooter (M-14 rifle).
Those who know him will remember a man of integrity, composure, forbearing, and generosity. He enjoyed oldies music, westerns and was passionate about collecting DVD movies, coins, vintage beverages and miniature whiskey bottles…some which are several decades old. He had an affinity for planning ahead by means of squirreling away money, investing and wouldn’t dare run low on daily home necessities!
Funeral services: Friday, July 10th, 2026 at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 21731 Spring St, Union Grove, WI 53182. Arrive at 10:40AM.
Heaven gained another angel 😇
I will remember forever your laugh as it always made me laugh Spence.
Until we meet again dear brother in-law ❤️
Uncle Terry was a very special and instrumental part of my childhood. I have many memories of spending weekends over by his house, walking to Leon’s, eating, whatever kind of snacks we wanted, and just enjoying being a kid. He introduced me to the finer things in life. At a very young age I remember him taking me to Elsa‘s on the Park for the very first time and other nice restaurants. He was extremely generous and caring and really truly just enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. I truly am grateful for all the time we shared together. I just wish I would’ve had a chance to thank him for the impact that he made in my life.
I love you so much uncle Terry and I thank you for being such a special person to me. I hope you’re up in heaven right now eating an Elsa’s burger, an Ce ce’s Special and drinking a melon ball without me and Troy sneaking it from you.
Uncle Terry,
I don’t even know where to begin. You were always the uncle I couldn’t wait to see and spend time with. Some of my favorite memories are the simple ones, watching the elephant show with you before you took me to school, going to your house to play games, and discovering your love of good food long before being a “foodie” was a thing.
I always loved going to the Elkhorn Antique Flea Market with you and seeing how excited you got whenever you found a new treasure. Your joy was contagious.
One memory I’ll cherish forever is the day I found out I was pregnant. You took me to the Renaissance Fair, and even though I was stopping to throw up in what felt like every garbage can, you made sure we still made the best of the day. Looking back now, it’s one of those perfectly imperfect memories that makes me smile.
The memories I have with you are truly once-in-a-lifetime moments, and I’ll carry them with me forever. Thank you for being such a wonderful uncle and for giving me so many reasons to smile when I think of you.
I will miss you so much. I love you, Uncle Terry.
Spencer, I knew this day would come
Jer and I will miss you with all our hearts. Having you here with us when you hurt your jaw brought us so close
We tried to do our best
You loved staying with us
Cuz we’d be watching a movie together and guess what yes another cigarette break
You would say come o.n are we ever going to finish this
Movie
Lol kicked us out of the front room by 11.00 to go to bed
You and us bonded good
You will be forever missed Spencer
Love you Spencer with all our hearts
Forever hold a place in our heart
❤️🩷❤️🩷
Spencer I Will Never Forget How You Broadened My Horizons, Took Me Places Like The RED ROCK To Dine, Where You Use To Work…
And Antiquing In Huge Warehouses Downtown Milwaukee, And Meeting Up With Your Good Friend Artist Joe Nedobeck..
The Joy Of Hearing Your “Oooh Oooh Oooh” Excitement And When You Found Minitures…
And You Asking Me “Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years….?” I Can Still Hear You Saying That To This Day…
And Visiting Up By Me, We’d Hit Up Antique Shops…
Taking The Airport Orientation & Tests Together…
And Flying In Cockpit For Jerry’s Parachute Jump…
Always A Sharp Dressed Man, Cologne, And The Best Watches Too,..
I’ll Miss Calling You On Veterans Day…
And On Your Birthday To Sing Happy Birthday To You…
So Now We Will All Have To Close Our Eyes And Visualize, And There You Shall Be Always And Forever Spencé…Until We Meet Again My Friend…Love You