Terry Jean Keltesch

Terry Jean Keltesch of Longmont, CO died peacefully at her home on September 11, 2008. She was 52.Terry was born August 13, 1956 in New Berlin, Wisconsin to Gene and Patricia Hansen. She grew up and graduated from high school in New Berlin. She attended Milwaukee Area Technical College to earn her Associates Degree and became a dental assistant.Terry married David Richard Keltesch on September 6, 1975 in New Berlin. The couple has lived in Longmont since the early 1980's. Terry worked as a dental assistant for many years and then managed a retail shop in the Twin Peaks Mall. She loved animals and especially her dogs. Terry also enjoyed outdoor camping and boating and with her family traveled across the United States. She enjoyed visiting her family in Wisconsin and Florida.Her father preceded Terry in death. She is survived by her husband, Dave; two sons: Tony and Eric Keltesch, both of Firestone; her mother, Patricia Ryan and her husband Wilford of New Berlin, Wisconsin; and a brother, Chris Hansen also of New Berlin.A service to celebrate Terry's life will be held on Thursday, September 18 at 4:00 p.m. at Faith Community Lutheran Church. The family is requesting casual dress for the service. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Howe Mortuary and Cremation Services.Memorials may be given to the Hope Cancer Care Center, 1950 Mountain View Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501.