Terry

Tramp

Terry Tramp, 68, of Eagle River, Alaska, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Matt Niggemeyer celebrating the Mass. A Rosary will begin at 9:15 A.M. followed by sharing of memories before Mass time. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.

Born in Sioux City, Iowa, and raised in Dakota City, Nebraska, Terry lived a life defined by adventure, faith, hard work, and loyalty to those around him. He graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1977 and earned an associate degree in Solar Systems Technology from Western Iowa Tech. Terry and his brother Dan later started a solar panel installation business before Terry pursued a career in air traffic control. After completing Air Traffic Control School in Oklahoma City, he was transferred to Anchorage, Alaska in 1985 and began a 35-year career as an Air Traffic Controller, retiring in 2019.

An avid outdoorsman, Terry loved hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting, and exploring Alaska's backcountry. Hunting moose, caribou, pheasant, and mountain goats gave him some of his greatest adventures and best stories. While he cherished every adventure, nothing meant more to him than coming home and spending time with his family.

A devoted Catholic, Terry was an active member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Eagle River. He will be remembered for his unwavering faith and his generosity.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Teresa Tramp, and his four children, Melissa (Chris Fall), Jacob, Jessica, and Miguel. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Kaiden and Wyatt, along with his father, Leroy Tramp, and his brothers, Dan, Mike, and Kenny Tramp, and his faithful canine companions, Ruby and Lady who held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Tramp.

Those who knew Terry will remember his adventurous heart, passion for hunting, love of the outdoors, and the pride he took in being a husband, father, and grandfather. His legacy lives on through the family he loved and the countless memories he created.