Thorald "Terry" William Schleppegrell

Apr 30, 1953 -

Jan 14, 2026

Thorald William Schleppegrell, "Terry," passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 14, 2026.

Terry was born on April 30, 1953, in Princeton, Minn., to Beverly Joanne (Carlson) Schleppegrell and John Daniel Schleppegrell. He attended Lathrop High School, graduating from Forest Lake High School in Minnesota, class of 1971.

As a young man, Terry served as a medic in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 25, 1973, at the age of 20, and received the National Defense Service Medal for his service.

Terry worked his entire career in the grocery business, where he was known for his knowledge of store operations and his willingness to help wherever needed. Over the years, he worked at Carrs/Safeway in Anchorage, Alaska, and later at VONS/Safeway in Boulder City, Nev.

Outside of work, Terry earned a Life Master Certificate from the American Contract Bridge League in 1978.

Terry was also a devoted sports fan who closely followed basketball and football. He enjoyed the strategy of the games and the thrill of placing well-considered bets, always appreciating the numbers and probabilities behind the action.

Terry was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Schleppegrell (2025); father, John Schleppegrell (2019); mother, Beverly Staskanis (2012); and stepfather, Frank Staskanis (1999).

Terry is survived by his son, Jackson Schleppegrell, born on April 12, 1989, in Anchorage, living in South Korea; sisters, Linda Schleppegrell of Fairbanks, Alaska, Karen Schleppegrell Pellouchoud (Dan) of Boulder City, and Tammy Schleppegrell of Las Vegas, Nev.; nephew, Dane and Noelle Beebe (Henderson); nieces, Paige Pellouchoud of Tempe, Ariz., Megan Pellouchoud of South Korea, Amy Pellouchoud of Toluca Lake, Calif.; and great-niece, Hannah Beebe, carrying the family traditions two more generations into the future.

Terry's Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday May 1, 2026, in the Chapel at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City. Friends and family are gathering after the service at Dan and Karen Pellouchoud's house, 385 Cats Eye Drive in Boulder City.