Terry Eugene Mailander, 73, of Spalding, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home near Spalding.

Terrence was born in Spalding on May 23, 1950 to Eugene and Angela (Pfeifer) Mailander. He was baptized at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spalding. Terry attended Spalding Academy graduating in 1968. In high school, he played football and wrestled earning the nickname Bruno. After graduation, he went to college at Creighton University in Omaha, until his father’s passing in 1969. Then, he moved back to Spalding to help his mother on the family farm.

In 1970, he met Mary Lee Miller and married her on Sept. 2, 1972, at St. Michael’s Church in Albion. He and Mary later purchased the family farm and raised their two children, Chad and Jessica. Terry was a brand inspector for the State of Nebraska for over 30 years. He was a cattleman raising Black Angus cattle and raised quarter horses. Terry enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandson, hunting, time with his family, and the occasional card game. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Church in Spalding and a member of St. Michael’s Men’s Club, Angus Association, and American Quarter Horse Association.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Lee Mailander of Spalding, daughter Jessica (Jared) McIntyre of Lincoln, grandson Jett McIntyre of Lincoln, brother Mark (Mary Sue) Mailander of Spalding, sister Janet (Greg) Fletcher of Grove, OK, two sisters-in-law: Rhonda and Fran, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son Chad, parents, father-inlaw and mother-in-law: Earl and LaVonna Miller.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, March 7, 2024, at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding with Fr. Lawrence Vadakkan and Deacon Ron Glaser officiating. Interment followed at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Spalding.

Levander Funeral Home of Spalding was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome. com.