Terry L. "Burk" Burkholder, 64, of Hazel Green, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 following a private and courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 1st at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI.  Family and friends may call on Friday, January 31st from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI; also on Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Terry had requested no formal dress and to have everyone wear their favorite sports attire to the services. The Haudenshield Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba City, WI is serving the family.

Terry was born September 22, 1960, to Richard & Rose Mary (Farrey) Burkholder in Hazel Green, WI. He was a graduate from Benton High School in 1979. He married the love of his life, Ellen L. Staskal, on September 29, 1984 at the Hazel Green United Methodist Church in Hazel Green, WI. Terry started his concrete career with his uncle, Kenny Stodden, and throughout the years worked for a few concrete finishing companies. In the early 2000s, Terry decided he wanted to work with others and not for someone. He became the sole proprietor of Burkholder Concrete. Terry's claim to fame was his high-quality craftsmanship, never having to tear out and replace his work. Most of Terry's business was via word of mouth from his hundreds of happy customers. Terry always said to the homeowner, "If you're not happy, I'm not happy."

Terry was a diehard Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Chicago "Scrubbies" fan, despite how openly he would often criticize them. Terry was his children's #1 fan, being a constant in the stands supporting Hazel Green rec sports, the Southwestern Wildcats and supporting his son's forensics. He enjoyed deer and morel hunting, fishing, camping, euchre and a cold Busch Light at the cabin on the family farm. Most of all, Terry enjoyed time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends. He will forever be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Ellen Burkholder of Hazel Green, WI; 3 children: Stephanie (Jon) Lewerke of Hazel Green, WI, Zachary (Hannah) Burkholder of Racine, WI, and McKenzie Burkholder of Platteville, WI; 4 grandchildren: Riley Rose, Kason Jonathan, Sloane Maddeson and Aurelia Charlene; his father, Richard Burkholder, of rural Platteville, WI; 2 brothers: Dave (Sonia) Burkholder of Hazel Green, WI and Jeff (friend, Chuck) Burkholder of Dubuque, IA; his mother-in-law, Charlene Staskal of East Dubuque, IL; one of his best friends, Wayne "Buef" Allendorf of Scales Mound, IL; Ellen's siblings; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

He will be greeted in heaven by his maternal and paternal grandparents, his mother, Rose Mary, his father-in-law, Edward Staskal, his niece and goddaughter, Maddeson Tersinar, one of his best friends, Joe Griffin, and the family Chocolate labs, Wally and Buddy.

In lieu of plants, flowers, statuaries and gifts, Terry's request, if you so choose, was monetary donations for education funds for his grandchildren in his honor.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the UW Carbone Cancer Center, Dr. LoConte and Anika; MercyOne Cancer Center, Drs. Engelman and Marks and their staff; Cuba City Hometown Pharmacy; Hospice of Dubuque, especially Nurse Jessica, Peggy, and Amy D., for their kindness and compassion shown to Terry and his family. The family would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Avery Foundation of Dubuque for their financial and emotional support.

Memorials may be mailed to:

Haudenshield Funeral Home
c/o: Terry Burkholder Family
P.O. Box 825
Cuba City, WI 53807