Charles (Chuck) Terpening was born May 19, 1924 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas the son of Charles E. and Opha Ramsey Terpening. He passed away Sunday January 17, 2016 in Springer, NM he was 91.
Charles spent most of his adult life serving his Lord. He spent time in American Samoa, China and various states helping build churches, including the Baptist Church in Cimarron where he was pastor for a few years. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.
Chuck is survived by two sisters, Irma Terpening (Morse) and husband Buddy of Cimarron, Evelyn Terpening (Howarth) and husband Don of Las Cruces, NM. Two children, daughter Marry Eddy and husband Jack of Cimarron and son Ed Terpening and wife Regina of Mack, CO. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and very good friends.
Memorial services will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 a 2:00 pm at the Cimarron Baptist Church in Cimarron with Pastor Rick Rindi officiating.
Inurnment will be in Tucumcari, NM at a later date.
Arrangements and celebration of love for Charles (Chuck) Terpening are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
I was blessed to have worked with Chuck when he was Pastor of the Baptist Church in Cimarron. I was the organist at the United Methodist Church. Chuck was a gentle soul. My prayers for comfort accompany this message. Kathy Potter