Therese "Terri" Elizabeth (Moore) Nelson-Drongowski

Therese “Terri” E. Nelson-Drongowski, 73, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Promedica Hospice.

She was born March 1, 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, daughter of the late Orville and Florida (Binnette) Moore.  In 1990, she married Bernard Nelson in Madison, he preceded her in death 2004.  In 2008, she married Gerald Drongowski, he preceded her in death in 2015.

Terri attended Mudelein College in Chicago, Illinois, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies.  She furthered her education at the Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University, earning a Masters of Davinity degree and then moved back to the East Coast and attended Syracuse University, earning a Master’s degree in Social Work.

Terri was a former Nun, a foster mom and worked as a Child Protective Service Worker for many years.  Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed traveling and loved animals.

Survivors include, three children, Jessica Montano, Argyle, Raelene Nelson, Gillett and Justin Nelson, Dodgeville; two foster children, Jessica (Thorsten) Richardson, Shullsburg and Gina Hill, Florida; five grandchildren, Domanic Strehlow, Hayden, Wyatt and Makyla Bieszk and Aidan Pollastro; and foster grandchildren, Tyler and Jerico Sampson, Kesean Caffey, Braydin Sherman-Hill, Arianna Peterson, Sherylrinna Anderson, Jeremy Richardson, Zander Hines, Trey Miller and Zoey-Jayne Richardson.

Besides her parents and both husbands, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jadalynn Nelson.

Private services will be held.  Burial will be in the Friendenshain Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents that Therese loved so much!

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com