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Terry Voeltz: 1947-2025
ABERDEEN, SD - Terry L Voeltz, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Avera St. Luke’s Hospital after a two-year battle with cancer. Per his wishes, there was no service. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Terry Voeltz (ATD File Photo)
Terry was born April 21, 1947 in Gettysburg, SD to Albert “Bob” and Blanche (Stambach) Voeltz. He graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1965 and received his bachelor’s degree from Northern State College in 1971. He married Peggy Curl, with whom he had two children. In 1978 he married Jane Altermatt and they had one child.
Terry was a talented saxophone player who also taught himself to play piano and guitar by ear. He always maintained ties to his hometown, where he maintained several lifelong friendships. He also enjoyed planning and coordinating class reunions for the class of ’65.
His love for racing began in 1978 as flagman in Jamestown, ND. He drove a Late Model for two years before taking on the administrative and working roles he so enjoyed. He served as the promoter of Jamestown Speedway, as well as being part of a club for 20 years. In 1996 he became the promoter of Brown County Speedway, a role he held until 2008. Throughout all of these years, he also spent time as flagman for various tracks. He served as president of the WISSOTA Promoter’s Association for a number of years before he was hired as WISSOTA’s first executive director, a position he held for seven years. He returned to Brown County Speedway as a co-promoter in 2016, a position which he held until his death.
Terry enjoyed attending NSU basketball games and was an active member of the Wolves Club.
Nothing was more important to Terry than love and family, and he leaves behind many family members who will cherish their memories of him.
He is survived by his wife, Jane, Aberdeen; his daughters, Chantel and Chandra, both of Aberdeen; his son Travis (Lindsey) of Jamestown, ND; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; his sister Lana (Tony) Frederick of Yankton; his two honorary brothers; nephews Greg (Teena) Frederick, Sioux Falls and Steve (Cathy) Voeltz, of West Fargo, ND; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends from throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Joyce and Lavonne, and his brothers Bob (Dean), Darrell, and Marlo.
The family would like to thank Dr. Conklin, Dr. Gundewar and Dr. Myrmoe, as well the entire staff at the Avera Cancer Center for their kind care and compassion during Terry’s illness.
What Terry would want for everyone now, was the thing he always wished for each Christmas: peace and happiness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Jane Voeltz, 2421 Bobbie Dr., Aberdeen, SD, 57401.
Schriver’s Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, 414 5th Avenue NW, Aberdeen, is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.schriversmemorial.com.