Terald “Terry” D. Hanekan passed away June 22, 2024, in Butte, Montana. He was born on November 16, 1947 in Butte, Montana to Terald Hanekan and Mary Gittens Hanekan. He attended Longfellow Grade School and graduated from Butte High in 1966. He later married Rochelle (Shellie) Ackerschott on October 25, 1966. They were together 59 years and married for 58.
Terald started his work career in Jr. High as a lot boy for Knievel Imports and graduated from Western Tech Automotive School in Denver. He then enlisted in the Air Force as a jet mechanic from 1968 to 1972. Upon returning he went to work for Knievel Imports. He then opened his own repair shop T & T Auto Repair, which he owned and operated for 30 years. Terald was an avid bowler, hunter, fisherman and potter. He was a 50-year member of The Butte Elks and was past exalted Ruler and District Deputy of The Grand Lodge. Terald and Shellie were fortunate to spend winter retirement in Apache Junction, Arizona.
Terald is preceded in death by his parents, Terald and Mary Hanekan, and his grandparents, Ole and Lena Hanekan, and George and Alice Gittens.
Terald is survived by his wife, Shellie; daughters, Tara Hanekan of Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho and Rhonda (Dale) Field of Clancy, Montana; granddaughter, Baylee (Jeremiah) Bodecker of Coeur D’ Alene; Preston Field of Moscow, Idaho; Colin Field of Clancy, Montana; and brother, Ron Hanekan of Sheridan, Montana.
Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Terry.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services is privileged to care for Terry and his family.
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Shelia Schumacher says
I’m so sorry for your loss I knew Terry In high school my prayers to the family may he RIP
Joe says
I knew Terrythroughthe automobile business and the Elks. Good and capable man. Condolences to all.
Denis says
Terry is my cousin and friend.. he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Terry, I hope heaven has better beer than Corona
Pam Squires DeBuhr says
Shellie and Family,
I’m deeply saddened to hear of Terry’s passing. May you feel the love and support from your family and friends during this difficult time.
John McDonald says
Terry was my cousin and will be truly missed here in our family circle. We will all be together again in the spiritual life.
My deepest condolences goes out to Shellie and the hanekan family.
Kristy Lawrence says
Shelli, thinking about you and your family at this sad time. So sorry for the loss of Terry. Sending you love and prayers.♥️
Brenda Cortese says
Terry was a very good man and a hard working man. My thoughts go out to Shellie and family. May all the good memories put a smile on your hearts.