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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Terry Lee Robertson

March 1, 1961 – April 14, 2023

Terry Lee Robertson was born March 1, 1961, in Buffalo, Minnesota. He grew up on dairy farms in central Minnesota. He was the oldest and the only boy of Bill and Pat Robertson’s 4 children.

As a lad and young adult Terry milked cows, drove tractors, and worked as a mechanic at local shops.  He also owned and operated semi-trucks hauling milk and grain. This is where he developed his natural talents to fix things! Terry was a self-taught mechanic and learned much through trial and error. He loved to tinker and repair just about anything! Terry and his family attended St. Mathews United Church of Christ in Forest City, MN. Terry never lost his love for farming and couldn’t give up an opportunity to ride a tractor or plow.

Terry and Sue married as teenage sweethearts and had son Thomas in November 1979 and daughter Jaime in June 1981 in Minnesota.

Terry joined the U. S. Navy in 1983 and was stationed in California, the Philippine Islands and finally at Patuxent River NAS. Terry was proud to serve his County. He met Joy while stationed in Maryland on March 13, 1988.  They married on November 26, 1988, at Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Lexington Park, MD. Their daughter Kelsey was born in April 1989 and son Jacob in July 1993. Joy and Terry tried to visit their Minnesota family at least once a year. Terry liked to participate in the Forest City Threshing Show to honor the history of farming. He was a lifetime member of the Forest City Threshers. Terry was a part of one of the Southern Maryland Antique Tractor clubs and participated in many tractor pulls throughout the area.

Terry started coaching T-ball when Kelsey was 5 years old and he continued coaching baseball, softball and football for many years. He enjoyed coaching the kids and tried to keep a patient, humorous attitude with them. He maintained lifelong friendships with several coaches and kids he coached. Terry was an active member of SYB for over a decade. He was the president and helped with fundraising including selling Christmas Trees. He also umpired baseball games for SYB. Terry also co-coached girls’ softball at Patuxent High School one year.

Terry worked at several car dealerships including Ralphs Dodge and Park Dodge. He also owned a MAC tool truck and sold tools in Southern Maryland. In 2007 Terry went to Iraq as a contractor with DynaCorp and worked on the MRAP vehicles. He and his team taught the military the inner workings of the MRAP. Terry was proud to be able to assist with this endeavor for 22 months. In 2009 he started working for one of his best friends, Chris Welch who was starting a new business- CW & Sons Infrastructure where Terry was their fleet manager and was employed until the day he died. He made friends at each place he worked.

Terry had an enormous heart and was a huge part of all his extended families!  He always did so much to help and he would find time to make us laugh, always ready with a good joke.  He loved Joy, his children, grandchildren and family with his whole heart! Terry was a very clever, humorous man who tried to help anyone with anything. His sister-in-law, Karen, had a blue super hero cape made for him to symbolize his helpfulness.

Terry mentored several young men in the art of mechanics over the years. Terry liked cooking, smoking meats, BBQing, having seafood boils, listening to music and celebrating with family and friends. The family liked playing games together, especially euchre, cribbage, dominoes, “screw your neighbor”, hand & foot and carbles. Everyone was happy to be Terry’s card partner because he usually won! Terry and Joy had dozens of friends that were family. They welcomed many to their home and said that there was always room for one more! The couple enjoyed many happy times with family and friends like the Allison and Welch families. Terry and Joy cherished their time together and often commented about how blessed they were to have such great family and friends. They purchased an RV in 2018 and savored many weekends exploring places and more recently watching the sun set over the Patuxent River.

Terry is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 34 years, Joy of Lusby, MD; his daughter-in-law Piroska Robertson of Wheaton, Illinois; his daughter, Jaime M. Schlangen (John) grandsons Jason & Jake of Richmond, MN; daughter-Kelsey A. Robertson (Craig) grandchildren Spencer, Phoenix & Bensen of Concord, NC; Jacob W. Robertson (Dawn) and grandson, Jacob of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by his sisters, Debra Donnay (Ralph) of Albany, Minnesota-Stephen, Michael, Benjamin, Kristina & Kim; Danita Piepenburg (John) of Litchfield, Minnesota-Ashly & Molly; and Amy Robertson of Litchfield, MN. He is also survived by his in-laws-mother-in-law-Alice Wagoner; William Wagoner (Pamela)-William and Sarah; Susan Wagoner (Kim)-Benjamin & Delaney; Karen Hicks (Robert)-Paige and Norah. He is survived by numerous other loved ones….  He is preceded in death by his son, Thomas J. Robertson; parents William and Patricia Robertson and his grandparents-Gladys and Harold Kowalke; Alice and Harry Robertson; and his father-in-law, William Wagoner.

Terry loved Joy, his 4 children and 6 grandchildren as well as all of his family and friends more than anyone could imagine. Terry savored his time talking and/or facetiming with each of his children, watching them grow-up to be successful people! His grand children made him so happy!

Terry left us unexpectedly and broken-hearted on 4/14/23. We will miss his smiling face, warm personality and his amazing laughs.

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Visitation

Thursday, April 20, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Rausch Funeral Home–Lusby

20 American Lane
Lusby, MD 20657

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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    sharon anne walls
    18 Apr 2023
    8:10am

    dear joy i am so sorry. i wont be able to make the visitation on thurseday but want you to know i am thinking of you and if you need anything please just let me know even if you just want to talk. again i am so sorry. with deepest sympathy sharon walls

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      Joy
      20 Apr 2023
      10:47am

      Thank you Sharon. ????

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    Paula N Torr
    18 Apr 2023
    1:29pm

    Dearest Joy and Family,
    We are so grateful that we were Blessed to know Terry and all of your family. He came into Harli’s life when she needed, more than any of us knew, examples of good, kind, caring men. She loves him to this day. Dave and I are eternally grateful for Terry’s influence, and your influence, in her life and your friendship to us. Please know we are praying for you and your family.
    Love,
    Paula & Dave Torr

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      Joy
      20 Apr 2023
      10:50am

      Thank you Paula & Dave. You were great to Harli. Terry definitely cared about Harli. We thought you 2 were great people. ????

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    John Pooler
    19 Apr 2023
    12:18pm

    Eternal Father, strong to save
    Whose arm hath bound the restless wave
    Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
    Its own appointed limits keep
    Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee
    For those in peril on the sea

    Thank you for your friendship and your service to our country. Fair Winds and Following Seas, John Pooler

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:30am

      Thank you John. Thank you also for the flowers that you sent! They were lovely!

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    Debbie Hamann and Bruce Goldsmith
    19 Apr 2023
    7:07pm

    Always a fun time with you all. Events will not be the same without your laugh. Til we meet again friend❤️

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      Joy
      20 Apr 2023
      10:51am

      Thanks Debbie-????

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    Marianne Moulet
    21 Apr 2023
    1:58pm

    Dear Joy, What a beautiful testimony of Terry’s life and what an amazing man! No words can comfort you right now but I hope all of your sweet memories will ease your heartache. You and your family are in my prayers

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:31am

      Thank you Marianne, my heart is broken.

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    Jill Buck
    22 Apr 2023
    2:42pm

    Joy, I just heard of your husband’s passing today. I can’t even pretend to know the pain you’re going through, it’s just heartbreaking. Savor the memories you shared together, take your time to mourn at your own pace, and remember you have wonderful, caring friends who are there for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:32am

      Thank you Jill.

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    Tina Diaduk
    23 Apr 2023
    12:46pm

    Joy ,
    I just heard about your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. May your faith and precious memories help you through this difficult time. May Terry’s memory be eternal!

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:33am

      Thank you Tina.

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    Beth & Kevin Nolan
    14 May 2023
    10:15pm

    Joy, I was so saddened to come across Terry’s obituary. I just now found out. Kevin & I are so very sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of Terry as our children were growing up together. He was always a happy guy and always went out of his way to talk to you if he ran into you. I will always remember the good old times with SYB functions/games. He was always kind, giving and willing to be there for others.
    I was so sad to hear of his passing. You & the kids hold all those wonderful memories close and talk about him often. He will never be forgotten. Love to you and the family.

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      Joy Robertson
      23 Jan 2024
      10:22pm

      Thank you Beth

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    sharon anne walls
    18 Apr 2023
    8:10am

    dear joy i am so sorry. i wont be able to make the visitation on thurseday but want you to know i am thinking of you and if you need anything please just let me know even if you just want to talk. again i am so sorry. with deepest sympathy sharon walls

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      20 Apr 2023
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      Thank you Sharon. ????

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    Paula N Torr
    18 Apr 2023
    1:29pm

    Dearest Joy and Family,
    We are so grateful that we were Blessed to know Terry and all of your family. He came into Harli’s life when she needed, more than any of us knew, examples of good, kind, caring men. She loves him to this day. Dave and I are eternally grateful for Terry’s influence, and your influence, in her life and your friendship to us. Please know we are praying for you and your family.
    Love,
    Paula & Dave Torr

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      Joy
      20 Apr 2023
      10:50am

      Thank you Paula & Dave. You were great to Harli. Terry definitely cared about Harli. We thought you 2 were great people. ????

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    John Pooler
    19 Apr 2023
    12:18pm

    Eternal Father, strong to save
    Whose arm hath bound the restless wave
    Who biddest the mighty ocean deep
    Its own appointed limits keep
    Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee
    For those in peril on the sea

    Thank you for your friendship and your service to our country. Fair Winds and Following Seas, John Pooler

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:30am

      Thank you John. Thank you also for the flowers that you sent! They were lovely!

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    Debbie Hamann and Bruce Goldsmith
    19 Apr 2023
    7:07pm

    Always a fun time with you all. Events will not be the same without your laugh. Til we meet again friend❤️

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    Leonardtown
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    MD
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      Joy
      20 Apr 2023
      10:51am

      Thanks Debbie-????

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    Marianne Moulet
    21 Apr 2023
    1:58pm

    Dear Joy, What a beautiful testimony of Terry’s life and what an amazing man! No words can comfort you right now but I hope all of your sweet memories will ease your heartache. You and your family are in my prayers

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:31am

      Thank you Marianne, my heart is broken.

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    Jill Buck
    22 Apr 2023
    2:42pm

    Joy, I just heard of your husband’s passing today. I can’t even pretend to know the pain you’re going through, it’s just heartbreaking. Savor the memories you shared together, take your time to mourn at your own pace, and remember you have wonderful, caring friends who are there for you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:32am

      Thank you Jill.

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    Tina Diaduk
    23 Apr 2023
    12:46pm

    Joy ,
    I just heard about your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. May your faith and precious memories help you through this difficult time. May Terry’s memory be eternal!

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      Joy Robertson
      24 Apr 2023
      8:33am

      Thank you Tina.

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    Beth & Kevin Nolan
    14 May 2023
    10:15pm

    Joy, I was so saddened to come across Terry’s obituary. I just now found out. Kevin & I are so very sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of Terry as our children were growing up together. He was always a happy guy and always went out of his way to talk to you if he ran into you. I will always remember the good old times with SYB functions/games. He was always kind, giving and willing to be there for others.
    I was so sad to hear of his passing. You & the kids hold all those wonderful memories close and talk about him often. He will never be forgotten. Love to you and the family.

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      Joy Robertson
      23 Jan 2024
      10:22pm

      Thank you Beth

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