Terry D Engelhaupt

February 29, 1948 – November 8, 2025

Our beloved wife, mom, sister, aunt and friend Terry Engelhaupt passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was 77 years old- or 19, as she liked to remind everyone, being a leap year baby.

Terry lived a life filled with love, laughter, and generosity. She was happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends, making sure everyone had plenty to eat (and plenty of snacks, too). She loved the ocean and felt a special connection to dolphins and whales, creatures as kind and gentle as she was.

Terry’s greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dale; her children Kim (Chad) Stetson, Bill (Sarah) Engelhaupt and Dan (Amy) Engelhaupt; her grandchildren Nick (Kinlee), Dylan (Brittany) Evan, Aidan, Jake, Mason, Raven and Sinara. Also included are her great grandchildren, Adysen, Kamdyn, Bryn, Livie and Cooper. She loved each of them dearly and was so proud of the family she and Dale built together. Of all the names she answered to, “Grandma” was always her favorite. She also leaves behind her sisters Patti and Susie, many extended family members including nephews, nieces and cherished lifelong friends.

She is reunited with her parents along with many other loved ones that passed before her and that brings us peace.

We will celebrate Terry’s beautiful life on December 6th at the Chadron Arts Center from 1-4 p.m. The service will begin and 1:00 p.m. with Russ Seager officiating, followed by hors d’oeuvres and good conversation – just the way she would have wanted it. Please bring your favorite memory or story to share as our family would love to hear them.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you send memorials to the Circle of Ligh in her honor. It is an organization that helped our mom and one that she truly believed in.

“Like the waves you loved so much, your spirit will keep rolling through our lives – calm, strong, and full of grace.”

Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com for the Engelhaupt family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.