Obituary
Terry Scott Bye
Terry Scott Bye, 64, of La Crosse passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025 at Riverside Transitional Care Center in La Crosse. He was born in La Crosse to Kenneth and Rita Bye. He married Patricia Stoll in 1995. They later divorced but remained good friends.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking prior to his illness. He worked for over 40 years at St. Francis/Mayo Clinic Health System.
He is survived by his sisters Pam (Jeff) Jensen of Onalaska and Patty Bye of La Crosse; brothers Tim (Linda) Bye , Todd Bye and Troy Bye of La Crosse; his ex-wife Pat Bye of La Crosse; nieces and a nephew.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Tom Bye and Tracy Bye, and his recently deceased best friend, John Speer.
His family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Gundersen Health System, the caregivers at Riverside Transitional Care Center and Gundersen Hospice for their compassion and end of life care for Terry. Special thanks for the support from the John Speer family members. A private family burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St Clare Health Mission. 916 Ferry St. La Crosse WI 54601. Online condolences may be left at couleecremation.com.
So very sorry for your loss. Knew and worked with Terry for many years. He was a great person and a good friend.
So very sorry. Terry’s last years were not his best. I knew Terry through work at Mayo. I considered him a friend and a great guy. He was always fun to chat with and a great help when I needed it. May he be forever in peace.
terry would be a cousin that i don’t remember meeting. his dad’s mother–julia bye-monshaugen johnson and my grand mother clara ihle were sisters. 2 of nine girls from coon valley. i do remember his dad being at some family picnics. sorry for the loss at a young age. ray
Prayers for Terry and the family. May he rest in peace.
I had the pleasure of working with Terry at Mayo Clinic for many, many years. He took great pride in his work. My thoughts and prayers are with Terry and his family at this time.
I am the oldest of us Bye kids and remember well our grandmother Julia. I was about 13 when she died. I also remember occasional visits to Coon Valley along with some of the aunts – Clara, Ragna, Tillie and Nora.
I went to Aquinas with Terry and sat near him in large group lectures. He was so quiet, but he had a great smile. I am so sorry. He will be in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about the death of your brother. Family means everything to all of us in these trying times.
With love and sympathy,
Terry and Mary Sue
Tim, Linda and the Bye family- My sincerest condolences for your loss. I met Terry working at the hospital in 1990, even though we grew up only one block away from each other. I was always met with a smile and a handshake; then a short friendly conversation. It was a pleasure working with and knowing him throughout the years. Ben Hinton
Tim
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May his memories stay close to your heart.
Rick