Miigwan Inini
"Feather Man"

Terry L. Beltezore, age 59 of Trego, died Monday, April 14, 2014 at his home.

Terry Lee Beltezore was born January 16, 1955 in Evanston, IL, the son of Clarence and Yvonne (Hernden) Beltezore. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era and was discharged with honors. Terry worked as a television and media engineer aboard the ship, and went on to become a television and sound man for stars such as Buck Owens and Roy Clark during the 70's TV series, Hee-Haw. With his bachelor days behind him he married Debbie Wheeler and had two sons, Matthew and Anthony who grew up with a father who taught them everything about becoming avid fishermen and trophy hunters. They grew up at a young age to become best of friends. Terry worked for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections for 18 years retiring to become a corporate cross-country driver for Jack Links Beef Snack Foods for the past 9 years. Summers were spent as a long distance driver for Camp Nebagamon Boys Camp. Terry was a friend of Bill W's for 30 years and leaves a community of friends and fellowship. He spent 13 years of his life following the Red Road, and considered himself a Bear cub on the journey of a new and ever-changing Native American Spiritual Life. In the past 8 months of his life he became a teacher to many and is honored to be recognized as an elder. Terry has left many Lodge Brothers and Sisters. May the Creator find a place of comfort for you where you will never be alone, and may the Universe take care of you as your journey has begun to take on a new direction, we will miss you.

He is survived by wife Helen Nimiddiwin Tagwaggii, (and her daughter Ashley Sagate Berg) of 12 years whom he imprinted kind and loving memories; sons Matthew (Tricia), Anthony (Mari); grandchildren Andrew & Camryn; sisters Dorothy, Kathy, Peggy & Clarice; many nephews & nieces.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert & infant brothers Denny & Billy.

The Memorial Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21 at Pineview Funeral Service in Hayward, with Dr. John Anderson officiating. Burial was in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner. Visitation was held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.