Terry Wayne Dunsworth, 74, of Hutchinson, died May 6, 2024, at his home. He was born July 18, 1949, in Hutchinson, to Junior M. and Veda R. (Stringer) Dunsworth.
Terry graduated from Hutchinson High School. He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971 and received the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service & Campaign Medals. Terry worked at Morton Salt, most recently as a forklift operator, for nearly 47 years before he retired. He was a master of all trades, working in a furniture store when younger, built houses, made cane chairs, did mechanic work, and loved working in his yard. Ornery in fun-loving way, Terry loved to care for others, doing whatever he could to be helpful. Hard-working and dedicated, Terry enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling to visit family, and dressing as Santa Claus and passing out candy canes to folks who came by his house during the holidays. He was a member United Steel Workers Local 12606 and CrossPoint Church, where he was active for many years until his health started to decline.
On July 20, 1972, Terry married Patricia Lynn “Pat” Robinson, in Hutchinson. She survives.
Also surviving are: his children, Angela Cottrell (Curtis) of Hutchinson, Teresa Ratzloff (Chris) of Yukon, OK, Jeremiah Dunsworth of Hutchinson; sister, Geanetta Renner of Hutchinson; brother, Jerry Dodson (Regina) of Wellington; grandchildren, Michael Dunsworth (Brittany Blackwell) of Hutchinson, Caitlin Fairchild (Charles Hensley) of Hutchinson, Cody Thomas of Hutchinson, Kimber Thomas of Hutchinson, Kyra Thomas of Yukon, OK, Aryka Martinez of Yukon, OK, Parkyr Ratzloff of Yukon, OK, Dean Ratzloff (Lilith Andrews) of Buhler, Aaron Ratzloff (Araya) of Hutchinson, Nathan Ratzloff of Hutchinson; 7 great-grandchildren; stepmother, Marie Dunsworth of Inman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Jr. Max Dunsworth; brother, Marvin Dunsworth; sister, Marilyn Curless; and mother, Veda Downs.
Celebration of Life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, at CrossPoint Church, 1410 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, with military honors presented by Fort Riley Honor Guard.
Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.