Michael Ternes

    Michael Ternes of Random Lake passed away Jan. 18, 2021, in West Bend at the age of 31.
    Mike was the son of Jeffrey and Mary Meyer Ternes. He was born on April 7, 1989 in Sheboygan and grew up in Random Lake. He attended local schools and graduated from Random Lake High School with the Class of 2007.
    Mike loved sports, especially soccer, and played on the varsity soccer team at RLHS all four years.
    He had belonged to 4-H and had participated in showing pigs and steers.
    He was currently employed as a carpet cleaning technician for Meyer Carpet Cleaning in West Bend. In his downtime, he enjoyed playing video games, fantasy sports and cards.
    Those left to honor his memory include his parents Jeffrey and Mary Ternes of Random Lake; brothers Andy (Annaliza) Ternes of Neenah and Brian (Amy) Ternes of Kewaskum; and nieces and nephews Aeden, Abigail, Sophia and Oliver.
    He is also survived by grandparents Art and Pat Ternes of Fredonia; and 10 aunts and uncles, Roger (Barb) Meyer of Fredonia, James Meyer of Random Lake, Daniel (Sandy) Meyer, also of Random Lake, Peter (Chris) Meyer of Adell, Steve (Bonnie) Meyer of Belgium, Sue (Glen) Schnelle of Waldo, Ron (Terri) Meyer of Campbellsport and Ron Ternes, Linda Jacoby and John (Brenda) Ternes, all of Fredonia.
    He is further survived by numerous cousins and other family members.  
    Mike was preceded in death by grandparents LeRoy and Ruth Meyer.
    There will be a Mass of Christian burial held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Our Lady of the Lakes-Random Lake, 300 Butler St., Random Lake. Father Gideon Buya will preside. The Mass will be live-streamed for those unable to attend.
    The family will receive visitors at Eernisse Funeral Home, 171 N. Royal Ave. in Belgium on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a prayer vigil at 7 p.m.  
    Mike will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Random Lake following the Mass.
    Eernisse Funeral Home in Belgium is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.