Terry Joe Zirbel, age 61, of Iron Ridge, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025.
A Funeral Service for Terry was held on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon with Rev. Daniel Seehafer officiating. A visitation for Terry was held at church on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Interment followed the service at Oak Hill Cemetery in Horicon.
Terry was born the son of Donald Sr. and Marlene (Bunkoske) Zirbel on April 11, 1964, in Beaver Dam. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon.
Terry found peace and solitude in nature when he went camping. Summer was his favorite season, and he could often be found soaking in the beauty of the summer sunsets. Terry’s love of travel was reflected when he opened his home to 13 exchange students over the years. He welcomed each one into his home as family and formed lifelong bonds across different countries.
Terry had a big heart and was a softie especially for his dogs. He would spoil them and looked forward to seeing them. But more than anything, Terry loved his family. He would do anything for them and enjoyed when they visited.
Terry is survived by his siblings, Donald “Hunter” Zirbel Jr. of Juneau, Larry (Lori) Zirbel of Iron Ridge, Lois (Dan) Reinwald of Iron Ridge, Diana (Jeff) Soto of Iron Ridge, and Kim Zirbel of Iron Ridge; two brothers-in-law, Grover Cannon of Kiel and Norbert Hanni Jr. of Mayville; his God-child, Makayla Nickel; as well as many dear nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Linda Hanni and Dale Ann Zirbel; his sister-in-law, Dianne Zirbel; great-nephew, Thomas Reinwald; and great-niece, Nicole Cannon.
Memorials in Terry’s honor may be directed to St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon or the Dodge County Humane Society.
Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is caring for the family. www. Koepsellfh.com
