Terry W. Hiske
Age 65 of Mason, passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1960 in Alpena, Michigan to Darvin (Bud) Hiske and Pat (Dant) Hiske.
Terry grew up in Alpena, and later moved to the Lansing area to attend Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor’s of Microbiology. Terry went to work for the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, where he was a soil quality investigator for 30 years. He had a lifelong love of the outdoors and had a passion for fishing, hunting and gardening. Terry was a generous, compassionate person and loved animals, especially the St. Bernard dogs he had while growing up. Terry’s passion at home was cooking and presenting his family with “master chef” meals.
Terry is survived by Myra Hiske, his wife of 32 years, his mom Pat Hiske, sister Cherrie (Allen) Plume and nephews: Justin Plume, and Sawyer (Tali Snowden) Plume.
He is preceded in death by his dad Darvin (Bud) Hiske and his beloved grandparents: Walter and Ethyl (Black) Dant, and Harold and Rose (Timm) Hiske.
There will be a memorial visitation held from 3:00-5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, with a brief prayer service led by the Rev. Kirk R. Miller at 4:00 p.m. at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel, 2121 Cedar St., Holt, MI 48842.
There will also be a memorial gathering held in Alpena, with the day and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Holt.
12 Messages to “Terry W. Hiske”
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Fred & Chris Kuebler
February 25, 2025 at 8:48 amOur Deepest condolences Myra to you and the family.
Sybil Kolon
February 26, 2025 at 10:39 amTerry was a coworker and was in the cubicle next to me for many years. We could always count on Terry for sage advice about work related or personal issues. And his wry sense of humor!
My condolences to family and friends.
Dan Yordanich
February 26, 2025 at 12:24 pmMy thoughts and prayers for the Hiske family for the passing of Terry. Not only was Terry a coworker, but a great friend with who I enjoyed many days fishing for trout and walleye sharing a beer and a good laugh. Terry was a wonderful man and husband who will be missed by all who knew him!
Anonymous
February 26, 2025 at 11:38 pmI don’t know exactly what to say Myra. I know on Thursday when I put my hands on his shoulder and said “Terry, you take care now” that I would never see him again.
I know at treatments for the last year that I would always ask, Terry, why don’t you watch some TV?and he would just look at me & twiddle his fingers in response. He was so scared for so long, I just feel so bad.
Myra, you take care now. I miss you two already.
You know how to get ahold of me if you ever need anying. I am here for you and am praying for you.
Bob Reisner
February 27, 2025 at 7:34 amI worked with Terry for many years and considered him a great co-worker and friend. He was a “good dude” which is high praise. He had a calm, level-headed approach to work and life. I will miss sharing fishing stories with him. Wishes of peace to his family.
Tom Torongo
February 27, 2025 at 9:17 amI mourn the loss of a good friend and a good man. Godspeed old friend.
Mark Petrie, RRD Marquette
February 27, 2025 at 10:51 pmWorking a full day’s drive away from Terry, we didn’t have that many opportunities to interact a lot. But I always felt close to him, somehow. He just had that way of making you feel connected. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tami Nelson ( from class meeting thru Pilgrim church.
February 28, 2025 at 12:20 pmMyra and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your husband. I’m praying that God would wrap his arms around you and give you comfort. Hugs
Randy Rothe
February 28, 2025 at 3:03 pmI worked with Terry for 20+ years. Not in the same office, but same State of Michigan Departments and Divisions. I always enjoyed his stories and dedication. He was a great guy. I am grateful I was able to reconnect with him the past few months. And Myra, thank you for responding to my text to Terry a couple of days after he passed. I know that was not easy. Please know that in time the great times and memories will help minimize the loss, but you, and your family, and all of us who knew Terry will never forget him. We are all praying and thinking of you and all of your family.
Jenni Ritzler Johns
March 3, 2025 at 4:56 pmAs a representative of the Alpena Senior High School Class of 1978, I would like to extend deepest condolences to Terry’s family and friends. Our classmate will be truly missed.
Dale
March 12, 2025 at 9:33 amI am so sorry to hear about Terry, our Deepest condolences Myra to you and the family.
I remember Terry when we were younger while visiting Uncle Harold and Aunt Rose on the farm back in the 1960’s. I am seven years older than Terry.
I loved going to the farm in the late 1950’s and 1960’s. When we watched Uncle Harold milk the cows by hand, he would shoot milk at us.
I am doing some research on the Hiske family and found his obituary.
My name is Dale Hiske, my father was Elmer Hiske (deceased). My grandparents and Terry’s great-grandparent were Christian (Christ) Hiske and Rose (Brick) Hiske.
Please extend our LOVE to the family and let Pat know we are thinking of her.
Mary Miller
March 12, 2025 at 11:04 amThe first day I met Terry, I was interviewing for a position with the DEQ’s Jackson District. His sense of humor and approachable demeaner made me feel at ease. Later, once I was awarded the position and started working for the DEQ, Terry was one of the staff that helped me to learn the job, sharing with me his work experiences and again, that incredible sense of humor. Terry always managed to find humor in everything and never stressed too much. He thought constantly of others and always volunteered to help, you never had to ask him. There are few people in this world like Terry Hiske. He will be missed!