Terry A. Socha

Terry Allen Socha's earthly journey ended Thursday, July 30, 2026 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Terry was born in Kenosha on August 18, 1946 to Frank and Olga Sekey Socha. He was educated in Kenosha schools, graduating from Bradford High School in 1964, attending Gateway Technical School and University of Wisconsin, Parkside,
Terry served in the Vietnam War in the U. S. Army. He received an Army Commendation for Heroism and was honorably discharged in 1967.
He married Rita L Cantwell on September 15, 1972. Their son, Nathan John, was born on February 14, 1980 in Kenosha and passed away August 11, 2025.
Terry pursued a career in the trades, working as a laborer, bricklayer and as a District Council Field Representative for Wisconsin Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. He served as a Trustee and Chairman to the Wisconsin Mason's Pension Fund, retiring in 2005.
After retirement, a move to their new home in Dalton, Wisconsin provided many years of duck hunting, bird watching and gardening.
He was an active Columbia County Master Gardener Volunteer. He supported and participated in Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever Conservation organizations.
He is survived by his best friend and wife, Rita and Lucy, his American Water Spaniel.
He is also survived by his brother Tom & Kathy Socha, Mesa, AZ and their children.
And his wife's siblings: Jean & Frank Kovac, John & Carol Cantwell, Mary Ann & Richard Pedtke, Mark & Eileen Cantwell, Nina Ruskey, Paul & Shelly Cantwell and their children and families.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Tim and nephew Steven.
Terry will be remembered as a loving husband of 52 years, a devoted father, a caring friend and a steward of the land.
A special thank you Dr. Jill Pogorelec, family physician from Aspirus Portage Clinic.
Staff at UW Health Madison, Meriter Hospital and St. Croix Hospice for their compassion and care shown to Terry.
In lieu of flowers, donate to a charity of your choice in memory of Terry.