Terry Bretthauer
July 19, 2020
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Service Details
Terry Bretthauer, son of Glen and Betty (Shugart) Bretthauer was born February 5, 1941 in Fort Dodge, IA. He graduated from Fort Dodge Sr. High School in 1959 and served in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Fort Dodge and married Kay Anderson. The couple moved to Des Moines where Terry worked for Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement over 35 years later.
Terry enjoyed sports, watching movies, airplanes, lots of car rides, and talking to his fellow railroaders.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; his children, Kristin (Brad) Hunt and Douglas Bretthauer of Ankeny, and Stephen (Brandi) Bretthauer of Urbandale; seven grandchildren; his sister, Mary Burris of Moorland; brothers, Rick Bretthauer of North Liberty, Chuck Bretthauer of Fort Dodge and Steve (Julie) Anderson of Independence, MO; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Phil Bretthauer and Mick Bretthauer; brothers-in-law, Gary Anderson and Bob Burris; and his niece, Janelle Cravens.
No services will be held at this time. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ed Peck
01/22/2023
Was very sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him and he was as good as it gets when it comes to engineering. Condolences to the family
Deb Eyestone
07/27/2020
So very to hear of Terry's passing. I will miss our annual meetings and please know that I'm thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Anne Bretthauer
07/27/2020
Kay and family - I'm praying for all of you. Terry certainly was an interesting person. I hope that knowing he is at peace brings you comfort.
Seth Thomas
07/27/2020
So sorry to hear of Terry's passing; a true gentleman and one heck of a Rail, always on the list of top engineers for sure. I enjoyed working with him and was glad to see him from time to time after he pulled the pin. With my condolences to his loved ones.
Toby Towers
07/27/2020
Kay I'm so sorry for your loss. Terry was a man of few words when he came into the credit union but he was always friendly to me. One day we had quite a conversation and after he left I said wow that is the most I've heard him talk in all the time I have known him. Call if you need to talk. Aaron I'm sorry for your loss as well as Kristin and Doug.
David Chalgren
07/27/2020
Sorry to hear about Terry. I remember him as being a nice guy and always friendly in the class of 59.
Jim Bahr
07/27/2020
So sad to hear of Terry's passing, he was such a nice person. sure going to miss our visits at Prairie Meadows.
Judith Slagle
07/26/2020
Sorry to hear of your loss & sending my prayers to his family. I was in Terry's graduating class at FDHS 1959. Very nice guy!
Scott Hobson
07/26/2020
He will be greatly missed.
John Findley
07/26/2020
Condolences to the family.
Spent many hours working with Terry and it was always entertaining and a joy.
Roger Martinson
07/26/2020
I never had the pleasure of working with Terry at the Railroad. He retired before I hired on. He would come into the yard office and visit and shoot the breeze. He always brought donuts. Great ice breaker for guys that didnt know him. I loved sitting talking with him and listening to him tell stories from his working days. I was proud to be his friend. Godspeed Terry. You are missed.
Pam Fay Mclary
07/26/2020
Mike and I want to send our sympathies Terry was always welcoming us with a smile. We have always felt like part of the family . We are so sorry. We are sending love and hugs.
Scott Anderson
07/26/2020
We are sorry to hear of Terrys passing. Always enjoyed our stimulating conversations when I was out walking my dog Tilly. Terry loved seeing Tilly. Prayers to his family. Our walks wont be the same!
CD Hurley
07/26/2020
Never heard a bad word said about Hauser..Always enjoyed talkin Hawkeyes & Bulldogs. After retirement he brought donuts in nearly every week. God Bless.
FrAnk Martin
07/26/2020
A very sad thing to hear. I worked with Terry for 30 years and we had a lot of good times. He was one heck of an engineer and was well liked by everyone.