Terry L. Karmann

Terry Karmann left this world September 11, 2023, after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer.

Terry was born on November 24, 1946 in Junction City, KS. His parents were Henry O. (Hank) Karmann and Minnie M. McDiffitt Karmann. He attended schools in Junction City and graduated with the great class of 1964 from JCHS. He spent 2 years in the US Army and after finishing his service returned to Junction City and met the love of his life Eunice Hughes Karmann (Nee Dever). They were married in 1968 and celebrated 55 years together. They had one daughter Shelly Karmann Olson. Terry had five brothers: Walter (Pete), Jerry, Marshall (Marty), Steve and Darrell, one sister Marsha and one stepsister Mary Thelma Karmann. He also had an extended family; two half-brothers Gary Turner and Gene Turner.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Peter, Steve, Marty, Darrell, his stepsister Mary Thelma, his nephew Jeff Karmann, his niece Tracy Karmann, his grandchildren Jordan, Bethany and Faith.

He is survived by his wife Eunice, his daughter Shelly (Kenny) Olson, his brother Jerry, Sister Marsha (Tony) Florido, half-brothers Gene (Jaci) Turner, Gary (Terry) Turner, his grandchildren Sierra Reed, Cheyenne (Lukas) Hawley and Isaac Nigus and his great grandchildren: Zayne, L.J., Emmett and Everlee. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces who he loved dearly: Mark (Jayne) Karmann, Mike (Twila) Karmann, Trent and Lance Karmann, Mike (Michelle) Shain, Derrick Shain and Carmen Florido and many grand nieces and nephews.

Terry was well known for his story telling, silly songs, love of animals, playfulness, yard sale purchases, generosity and need to feed everyone who entered his door. He loved the outdoors and spent as much time hunting, fishing, gardening, and driving the back roads of Kansas as he could. He was a unique personality who will be so greatly missed by so many people.

Terry chose to be cremated. Details about the memorial service will be announced at a later date.