Terry Harter

Terry Lee Harter, 73, Fredericksburg, Virginia formerly of Churubusco, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Terry and his twin brother, Larry Wayne Harter were born on August 7, 1948, in Fort Wayne. Terry and Larry grew up in Columbia City and Churubusco. They graduated from Churubusco High School, class of 1966. Terry was valedictorian and Larry was co-salutatorian of their class. Terry graduated from Purdue University (Fort Wayne) in 1970, with a BS in Mathematics. He moved to Fredericksburg in 1973, a few months after Larry moved there. The twins both started work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, Virginia at that time. Terry continued his education at Virginia Polytechnical Institute (VPI) in Blacksburg, VA., earning his Masters, and then Doctorate in Physics in 1989. Terry and Larry continued their employment for over 40 years at the naval center, with Terry retiring in 2019, after serving 46 years. Terry is survived by his twin brother, Larry of Fredericksburg, VA; sister, Karen Harter of Phoenix, AZ, and brother, Stuart (Brenda) Harter of New Haven, IN. Also surviving are a nephew, Andrew Harter of Indianapolis, and a niece, Amanda Harter of New Haven. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Velma Jean (Kiefer) Harter, and a brother, Kevin, who died as a child. Services will be at 11:00 am, Friday, October 29, 2021, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco Chapel, with calling one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Eel River Cemetery. A memorial celebration is scheduled at Himalayan Heritage Restaurant, 10336 Spotsylvania Ave., Fredericksburg, VA, 22408 on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 6 pm.