Joel Karnick
Pastor Terry G. Sellers at the age of 95, passed from this earthly life to his eternal home in Heaven
on January 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Phillips, WI. Terry was born on July
14th, 1929 in Phillips, WI to Harold ‘Buck’ & Norma Sellers and raised with his sister Gayle.
Terry was a 1947 graduate of Phillips High School where he was fondly known as ‘Buck Sellers’. He
loved hunting, jack knives, and spending time in the woods. Buck loved all things athletics; Football,
Basketball, Baseball and as others reminded him often, he was undefeated in Boxing.
After High school, Terry enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country in Korea and
achieved Golden Glove boxing status. In later years, he was an active member and clergy of the
American Legion Honor Guard and also had the privilege of being selected for The Honor Flight.
On May 14 th, 1949 Terry married Alice Meskill and began their 65 year journey together. They had
eight children and settled in Prairie du Chien, WI to raise their family. Terry was a faithful and loving
father, mentor and friend. He was a living example of the Love of God, embracing all he met with
open arms and a sincere heart.
Pastor Sellers is warmly remembered for his humor, he loved to tell his jokes and make you laugh.
One of his favorite lines when asked: Are you all right? was to answer: “No, I’m half left”. He knew he
shouldn’t have favorites, but if he could… “it would be you.” He definitely demonstrated this by
slipping those he loved a little red or white Bible. Everyone who knew him well, knew of his love for
ice cream! According to him, it was appropriate for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Pastor Sellers spent his life loving others in hopes that all would come to know and receive the
Savior that he loved. This was his passion, his purpose, and his everyday pursuit. Because of that
truth, many have found the hope of the Gospel. Pastor Sellers began his path in ministry as an
itinerant minister in Chicago, California, and back across the states to Wisconsin where he physically
built his first church in Prairie du Chien. After two decades, Terry and Alice moved up north to their
hometown of Phillips where he pioneered and pastored the Full Gospel Lighthouse Church (Word of
Life Family Church) and remains the founding pastor.
Pastor Sellers, We thank you for your constant love and unmerited acceptance at all times. Thank
you for choosing to see the best in all of us. We love you and we appreciate you. We look forward to
seeing you again.
Terry will be lovingly remembered by his children: Patsy (Rob) Norton, Terry (Jeff) Hutchins, Sandy
(Mike) Prusinski, Kelly (Rita) Sellers, Cheryl (Scott) Schmidt, Rocky (Jodie) Sellers, Tammy (Rick)
Lee. Sister, Gayle Meskill, and his many Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-
Grandchildren. He took great joy in the lives of all his Grands.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Alice, son-in-law Jeff Hutchins, infant son Kelly
Lyle, grandchildren: Shawn Lee, Holly Lee, Great Grandchild: Zion Greene.
Visitation and Services will be held at Word of Life Family Church in Phillips, WI on Friday, January
24 th from 12:00pm-8:00pm and continued on Saturday, January 25 th , 2025 from 10:00am-1:00pm
with Celebration of Life Service at 1:00pm, with Military Honors followed by a reception. Pastor
Jason Bridge will be officiating.
The family would like to thank Word of Life Family Church & Hope Hospice for the love and care
extended.
Online condolences may be shared at nimsgernfuneral.com
