Terrance David (“Pheno Veno”) Veneklase, age 68 of Grand Rapids, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 29, 2021. Terry was born on November 8, 1952 at St. Mary’s Hospital to Roger & Lorraine (Gerke) Veneklase.
He graduated from Catholic Central in 1970, and was married to Sheryl Rae (Kole) on July 5, 1980.
He had a career as a production manager, building hot tubs for Emerald Spas and Viking Spas for many years.
He was a devoted husband and father, a loyal friend, and he loved animals.
For years his friends the “Monday Night Gang” (another family to him) gathered to play cards, celebrate holidays, and enjoy pool parties at Terry and Sheryl’s home. For many years, the Monday Night Gang travelled “up North” to Lime Lake in Maple City, spending time at Fisher’s Lakeside Cottages, and made some of the most treasured memories for Terry and his family.
Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by his children David (Kari) Veneklase and Julie (Josh) Ross (whom Terry called Peeper); his grandchildren: Niklas & Aubrey Veneklase and Konnor, Kade, Kyler & Patriot Ross; his mother Lorraine Veneklase; his siblings: Tom (Chris) Veneklase, Tim Veneklase, Mary (Dick) Kahnoski, Sue (Michael) Beilan, Bill Veneklase, Anne Veneklase, Lynn (Tom) Hammer and Chuck (Michelle) Veneklase and numerous other relatives and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his father and his brother Patrick (“Pat”) Veneklase and dear friends Stephen Gerke, Michael Fisher, Patty Adair and James (“Wheels”) Vander Weele.
Visitation will be held from 3:00-5:00 pm on August 13, a memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm and a small reception will follow at Reyers North Valley Chapel (2815 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49505).
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in his memory to the Alano Club of Kent County (1020 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, 49503).
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