(1970 - 2012)
Kurt Eric TerBeest, 42, of Markesan, died Friday, September 7, 2012.
Kurt was born August 7, 1970 the son of Jerald and Dianna Schlieve TerBeest. On February 23, 1991 he married the love of his life, Robyn Schouten, in Alto, WI. Kurt lived a full life as he enjoyed his passion for darts, bowling, playing golf, racing, driving his Mustang, hunting, and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends at their cabin up north snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and just hanging out around the bonfire. Kurt was dedicated to his community and was an active member of the Markesan Lions Club where he served as president. He was an alderman for the City of Markesan. Kurt and Robyn built and owned their family business, KT Motorsports of Markesan.
Kurt is survived by his loving wife, Robyn; a son, Brice TerBeest (special friend Kelcey Symons); three daughters, Miranda TerBeest (fiancé Adam Berndt), Kaitlyn TerBeest, and Meaghan TerBeest; his parents, Jerald and Dianna TerBeest; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Vernon and Roxy Schouten; two sisters, Traci (John) Doxtator, and Jodi (Jamie) Patterson; nieces and nephews, Xander, Gavin, and Kyra Patterson, Drew and Gabby Doxtator, Luke Olson, Nate, and Trevor Schouten, Allyssa and Kayla Schouten, and Isabelle and Claire Paulsen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kim (Lee) Paulsen, Kevin (Lainy) Schouten, and Chris (Judy) Schouten; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be remembered for living life with enthusiasm and all who knew him were touched by his generosity.
Kurt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Bertha TerBeest, Harold and Margaret Schlieve, Harvey and Geraldine Schouten, and Henry and Jeanette Boerson.
Visitation:
Friends and relatives may call on the family on Tuesday at the Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Services:
Funeral services for Kurt TerBeest will be held Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Werner-Harmsen Funeral Home in Waupun with Rev. Gary Zacharias officiating.