"Brandon, you and your family are such an important part of my family. We certainly feel your loss and you should know we will always be there to support our forever friends."
In loving memory of
Terry Lee Mittelstadt
February 16, 1948 - September 3, 2015
Terry Lee Mittelstadt, 67, of Hampton, Iowa passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015, at his home in Hampton, Iowa. He was born February 16, 1948, in Taft, California to Herbert and Iris J. (Hartgrave) Mittelstadt. Terry attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Iowa and then attended Hawkeye Tech Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. Terry worked carpentry with Mulford Construction and Mittelstadt Construction, was a Mechanic at Miller Motors and retired from NAPA as parts salesmen. He served his country in the United States Navy 1968-1969. Terry was a member of the Hampton Fire Department for many years and Iowa Falls Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching his kids sporting activities, bowling with trips to Nationals, old John Wayne movies, and playing cards. He was an avid fan of Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings. Terry is survived by his son Shawn Johansen of Iowa Falls, daughter Brandy (Travis) Molitor of Charles City, son Ryan (Melissa Wubbena) Mittelstadt of Allison, Herbert (Bailey Johnson) Mittelstadt of Allison, son Brandon Mittelstadt of Hampton, sister Sherry (Keith) Miller of Hampton, grandchildren Brooklyn Molitor and Peyton Johansen, and brother in law Glenn Caruth of Iowa Falls. He is also survived by numerous special nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister Sandrea Caruth.
Tributes
"After our our graduation from high school Herbie and I would stop over at Terry's house all the time. I will always remember all of his stories and just sitting there chatting with him! Such a great man that will be missed by many! I am so sorry for you loss Shawn, Brandy, Ryan, Herbie, and Brandon! The memories you guys have will always be a,huge part of your lives!"
"i remember Terry calling me to tell me he had bowled a perfect game."
"I remember buying my nephew Terry his first pair of real Levi's and he was not even a year old-he was and is very dear to me-I'll miss him very much. Aunt Bev"
"I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF TERRY'S PASSING...MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.."
"Because of the "best friend daughters"...Kari and Brandy....our families are forever bonded. We will miss Terry and the simple way he enjoyed life. A little like his kitchen creation...mashed potatoes topped with hotdogs and cheese and bake. Simple...but oohhh so good! Our sincerest condolences to BJ, Ryan, Herbie and Brandon......and to all the Mittlestadt family."
"If I ever needed to borrow a tool for whatever I was doing Terry would just tell me to go ahead and help myself but, bring the tool back."