Terry & Peg Ziemann

Terry was born July 12, 1933, in La Crosse. As a teenager, Terry was very active in Boy Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, but was also a member of two honor societies, The Order of the Arrow and The Braves of Decorah.

Terry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, in 1955, with a degree in physical education instruction and a commission in the U.S. Navy. He served 24 years as an officer in the Navy, retiring in 1975, as a full commander. During his tenure in the Navy, he proudly served at many duty stations, including California, Hawaii, Guam, Philadelphia, the Pentagon and two tours in Vietnam, where he earned and was awarded medals and commendations for valor and meritorious conduct and accomplishments. He achieved the rank of Commander.

Terry and his wife, Peggy (Lt. Cmdr. Margaret Ziemann) retired to La Crosse after their many years of service. They were avid sports fans, supported American Legion Baseball and as an alumnus, UW-L athletics, both in a participatory and philanthropic manor. They were particularly proud of being able to support the effort to improve the football stadium at UW-L.

Terry passed away in 2019 at the age or 85.