Terry J. Birkholz, age 71 of Town of Hartland, Bonduel, died on Saturday, December 27, 2014 in Shawano. Terry was born on January 22, 1943 in West Bend, the son of the late Alvin and Maryann (Schweitzer) Birkholz. On November 24, 1962, Terry was united in marriage to Karen Habeck in the Town of Richmond. Terry lived in the Shawano area all his life and worked at F.W.D. in Clintonville before taking over the family farm in 1975 and worked at Vlasic Pickle Factory in Bonduel. He was a member of the St. James Church in Shawano and enjoyed hunting, watching wrestling, going to the races and riding on roller coasters. Terry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen, 3 children, Dan Birkholz of Bonduel, Lori (Mark) Beilfuss of Cecil, Jon (Prudence) Birkholz of Hatley, 6 grandchildren, Craig, Stacy, Rechel, Zachary, Megan and Brock. He is further survived by his sisters and brothers, Shirley Buswell, Alice Gerhke, David (Diane) Olson and Alex Olson. Terry was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano with Rev. Ted Andrada officiating. Visitation will be held at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and again at the church on Wednesday after 1:00 pm until the time of the service.