Mary Elizabeth Terselic

Service Details

Funeral : 11 a.m. Monday, January 15th At St. Richard Church 1509 Grand Ave.

Visitation: in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd. on Sunday, Jan. 14th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

and in the Church on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial Suggestions

Racine Literacy Council, Racine Public Library, the  or do a good deed for someone in need

Mary E. Terselic, 89, passed away, peacefully, at her residence on Thursday, December 28, 2017, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Racine on May 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose (Nee: Scholzen) Ludwig.

Mary was a graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of 1946. After high school, Mary was an architectural guide with Johnson Wax and later worked at the Racine Public Library.   She was a well-established realtor with N. Christensen Real Estate, as well as a renowned artist. After winning a second-grade coloring contest, Mary went on to try all media. She enjoyed working with metal, wood, and canvas using oil and acrylic paints, and inks. Mary made her own paper and used it in collages, creative mirrors, and notecards. She continued to use handmade paper in her art but recently returned to painting canvas with acrylic paints. Mary’s paintings were sought after by many. She exhibited her works in 6 surrounding states, with works as far away as Japan. She has received many awards and has works in permanent exhibits. In 2017, Mary exhibited work in the Anderson Arts Center and Revision Gallery in Kenosha. She was a member of St. Richard of Chichester Parish, the Racine Realtor Board, past president of the Racine Art Guild, and the Racine Garden Club, and chairwoman of the Starving Artist Fair.

Surviving are her children, Paul (Cindy) Terselic; of Franksville, Mary Terselic, of Racine, Barbara (Dr. Howard) Weber, of Hersey, PA, Linda (Duane) Nolte, of Wausau, Annette Terselic (Dan Haegerl) , of Racine; grandchildren, Stephanie Terselic, Michael (Laura) Terselic, Andrea (Matt) Sniscak, David (Erin) Weber, Rachel (Nick) Warcholak, Sarah Weber, and Michelle Weber, Angela (Richard) Pease, Anna (Ravi) Kolakaluri,  , Erica (Shawn) Carlson, Jonathan (Megan) Nolte, Rosemary, Nick, Eric, and Elizabeth, Haegerl;  great grandchildren, Joseph, Brody, Nicolas, Isaac, Caleb, Abigail, Nicole, and soon to be great grandson; sister, Janet (Mario) Aiello, of Racine. Her numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive her. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Terselic and later by her second husband, Richard Steberl; infant daughter; brothers, Lawrence, and Dr. Richard Ludwig; sisters, Rosemary Ludwig, and Barbara Kelly.

To her family, Mary will be remembered as one who influenced them the most. She approached each day with optimism and tenacity and was a lifelong learner. Her unwavering determination was woven into the fabric of each day. She gave her children and grandchildren the confidence to try anything and make mistakes. She always welcomed an unexpected guest and set another plate at the table. Mary was quick to help anyone in need.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church, 1509 Grand Ave. on Monday, January 15^th, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Allen Bratkowski officiating. Visitation will be at the Draeger-Langendorf on Sunday, January 14^th from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. and in the church on Monday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Private burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery Hwy 32. The family has suggested memorials to the Racine Public Library, Racine Literacy Council or do a good deed for a fellow in need. “Even when they leave you, they really never do.”