Dennis E. Terpstra died peacefully January 17, 2023, in Smith Center 
Kansas. He was born November 25, 1931, in Hartley, IA, the son of Rients 
and Lorain Terpstra. Dennis graduated from Harley High School.&nbsp;

Following
 graduation, he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He 
married Karen Severance and the settled in San Leandro, CA. He worked at
 the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory until he Retired in 1986. He
 enjoyed traveling, skiing and Square dancing.

In addition to his Parents he was preceded by his wife Karen, his Sister Barbara and Brother Richard.&nbsp;

Surviving
 are his Daughter Michelle Furtado and her husband Gary Sr. of Hayward, 
CA, his Son Michael Terpstra and his Wife Allyn of Rocklin, CA. Four 
Grandchildren Anika, Gary, Jr, Nikolas and Justin. Many Nieces and 
Nephews of Iowa and Texas, Sister-in-law Sharyn Hojda of Lebanon, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Dennis-E.-Terpstra?obId=27121697#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Dennis E. Terpstra died peacefully January 17, 2023, in Smith Center 
Kansas. He was born November 25, 1931, in Hartley, IA, the son of Rients 
and Lorain Terpstra. Dennis graduated from Harley High School.&nbsp;Following
 graduation, he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He 
married Karen Severance and the settled in San Leandro, CA. He worked at
 the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory until he Retired in 1986. He
 enjoyed traveling, skiing and Square dancing. In addition to his Parents he was preceded by his wife Karen, his Sister Barbara and Brother Richard.&nbsp;Surviving
 are his Daughter Michelle Furtado and her husband Gary Sr. of Hayward, 
CA, his Son Michael Terpstra and his Wife Allyn of Rocklin, CA. Four 
Grandchildren Anika, Gary, Jr, Nikolas and Justin. Many Nieces and 
Nephews of Iowa and Texas, Sister-in-law Sharyn Hojda of Lebanon, KS.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Dennis-E.-Terpstra?obId=27121697#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.