Edward “Ed” “Papa” W. Terres

He graduated 1950 from Negaunee High School. He was the first *Home Delivery person in the Cambria Location for the Marquette Mining Journal. He was an Usher at the Vista Theatre. At the age of 17, with parents’ approval, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1950. His training was at Great Lakes and Naval Air Station San Diego where he became an Aviation electrician. He flew on the B 17’s stationed at Miramar, San Diego from 1950-June 1952. His squadron: Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VWI) was transferred to Barbers Point Honolulu, HI from 1952-1953. He was honorably discharged in 1953. He attended many Navy Reunions throughout the states over the years. He met his future wife, Carol, while watching Women’s Softball in Negaunee. Carol was the pitcher. Their first date at “camp” included dancing. They have enjoyed 69 years of dancing. They were married, June 11, 1955 in Wells, MI at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. In 1960, they built a home in the Danforth area where they lived the remainder of their life. Ed worked at Harnischfeger Corp, in Escanaba, in Production Control for 29 years. He also worked at the Great Lakes Credit Union, formerly the Harnischfeger C.U. for ten years. During that time, he served on several committees and also the Board of Directors, where he was President from 1962-1964. He had a strong belief in organized labor and proudly served as president of Union Local 289 of Escanaba from 1967-1975. He was a Life-time member of VFW Post 2998. Cub Master of Pack 405 of the Soo Hill Cub Scouts, Life-time member of the Wells Lions Club and served on many committees. He was awarded the “Melvin Jones Fellow Humanitarian Service Award”. He was an active member of the Highland Golf Club. He was honored to have the privilege of going on the Escanaba Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. in 2015. Ed enjoyed the fishing trips with friends to Isle Royale, loved to play cards, volleyball, hunting, being outdoors, golfing, Sudoku puzzles, working in his large vegetable garden, even winning ribbons from the U.P. State Fair for his cucumbers and green beans. Ed always finished his meals by telling his wife how delicious it was and especially the desserts.

He was a ‘Die Hard’ Detroit Tiger and Detroit Lions fan. He even organized a Fan Bus for many years to see the Green Bay Packers games. He loved sports. Ed, Carol and family enjoyed many years riding the trails on snowmobiles throughout the U.P. He also enjoyed following grandchildren in school sports and activities. Ed and Carol spent 16 years wintering in Tucson, AZ with local friends and making many wonderful new friends.

Ed is survived by his loving wife, Carol of 69 years; children, Robert Terres, Sharon Neubauer, Daniel (Tracie) Terres, Edward Terres (Tina), Sandra (Tim) DeMars; Grandchildren, Alex, (Lindsay) Terres, Ross (Trang) Neubauer, Ryan Neubauer, Robin (Jason) Lieburn, Brittany Terres, Edward, (Megan) Terres, Josh DeMars, Matt DeMars; Great-grandchildren, Harper Terres, Addison & Jonathan Neubauer, Lucille & Olive Neubauer, Jack & Edy Lieburn, Kylie and Hunter DeMars; Sister-in-law, Gail (Swanson) Terres as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael; brothers, Paul and Fred Terres; and sister, Henrietta (Terres) Conradson.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Anthony Catholic Church in Wells, MI and the Delta County Cancer Alliance. Thank you to the Iron Mountain V.A. Hospital, their Gladstone clinic, Home based Primary Care Team, the V.A. Home Care Team and all the neighbors and friends who’ve helped the family over the years.

Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 6, 2024 at the Crawford Funeral Home (302 S. 13th St., Escanaba, MI 49829), with Delta County Veterans Council rites at 12:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wells with Fr. Jeffery Kurtz officiating. Burial will follow Mass in Gardens of Rest Cemetery and a Luncheon will be held in the church parish hall.

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.