Terry Dean Hauschel, born December 20, 1961 in Fairbury, Nebraska, and raised in Morrowville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home in Salina, Kansas on November 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Marvin “Mike” Hauschel and Luella Maye (Smith) Hauschel.
Terry graduated from North Central High School in 1980. He went on to earn an Associate of Art from Cloud County Community College in 1982, followed by an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelor of Science from Fort Hays State University in 1984. He later returned to school and received his Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Columbia Southern University in 2015.
On May 19, 1984, Terry married Deanna (Tuxhorn), beginning a partnership that lasted over four decades. Together they raised two children, daughter Lindsey and son Michael.
Terry worked for more than 40 years in healthcare administration, where his passion for people and his commitment to helping others truly shined. He was the hospital administrator who knew the name of every employee and made everyone, from the CEO to the cleaning staff, feel valued and important. He devoted his career to serving patients and supporting those who cared for them.
Terry was a devout Catholic and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, where he was honored to serve as a 4th Degree Knight.
Above all, Terry was kind - someone who would do anything to help another person. He knew no stranger, greeting everyone with warmth and sincerity. He shared God’s love in everything he did, offering compassion, comfort, and friendship wherever he went. He was the dad who never failed to say “I love you,” and he held Jesus close to his heart. His faith never wavered, guiding every step of his life.
Terry loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He often said he felt closest to God in his tree stand, surrounded by the beauty of His creation. The peace of nature filled his soul and reflected the deep faith that grounded him throughout his life.
Terry is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Deanna; his daughter Lindsey (Alex) Fox; his son Michael (Lauren) Hauschel; and his cherished grandsons, Fulton Fox and Henry Hauschel. He is also survived by his sister Marvene (Bill) Gieber; his brother Kenneth (Kaye) Hauschel; and his brother-in-law Robert Pumarlo.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Luella Hauschel, and his sister Vonda Pumarlo.
Visitation and Rosary will be held from 6:00–8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4th at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas (Rosary to start at 7pm).
A funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5th at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas - followed by lunch for family, friends and colleagues.
A private family burial will be held at a later time.Memorials are suggested to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center.For more information or to leave condolences go to www.ryanmortuary.com
For those unable to attend the services, there will be a livestream available at https://stmsalina.org/ (simply click the "livestream" button at the top of the page).
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)