TOPEKA, Kan. – Terry Russell Fields, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kan. He was born on Nov. 19, 1952, in Onaga, Kan., the son of Roscoe and Viola (Baker) Fields.
Terry grew up in Onaga and Havensville, Kan., had lived in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and then lived in Topeka for more than 45 years. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1970.
Terry served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1971 to 1973. He was an officer of the Kansas Highway Patrol for the Capitol Police, Troop K, for 33 years until his retirement.
On April 19, 1980, Terry was united in marriage to Teresa Wilkins, in Osage City, Kan.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Viola; and a brother, Steven Fields.
Terry is survived by his wife, Teresa, of 44 years; son, Paul Fields, Topeka; two brothers, Richard (Deloras) Fields, Netawaka, Kan., and Robert Fields of Greeley, Colo.; grandson, Brian Fields; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Feltner Funeral Chapel, in Lyndon. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Thursday. Burial will be in the Osage City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans), sent in care of the Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Condolences can be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.
