Terrence “Terry” James Bartholomew was born Sept. 5, 1955, to Richard and Norene (Westphalen) Bartholomew in Seward.
He attended Centennial High School, graduating in 1973. On July 9, 1973, Terry was united in marriage to Kris Noler in Marysville, Kansas. Terry was a farmer, owner of Barts Ag, Barts Spraying, Barts Detasseling and Huskon, Inc. Terry loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing the love of Christ with others. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, making wine, raising sweet corn and attending his grandchildren’s activities. Terry passed away April 27, 2024, in Lincoln, at the age of 68.
He is survived by his wife, Kris Bartholomew of Beaver Crossing; children, Mark (Geri) Bartholomew of Utica, Marcy (Tim) Dodd of Lincoln, Kerri (Corey) Parker of Bennington, and Jessie (Jason) Edmisten of Lincoln; grandchildren, Mya, Elliot and Ronan Bartholomew, Kortney and Brock Mulbery, Samuel and Nate Dodd, Kat (Sam) Rischling, Leah and Chelsea Nunley, Amari and Aoki Parker, Chase Myers, and Alexa (Bryce) Kitrell; mother, Dolores Bartholomew; siblings, Steve (Linda) Rathje, Mike (Diane) Rathje, Brad (Dina) Rathje, Colby Bartholomew, Cyndi Steffen, and Darin Bartholomew. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Norene Bartholomew.
The funeral service was May 6 at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward with a private committal at the Tamora Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the Centennial School Foundation. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
