Victor Ternus, 69, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, May 9 at 10:00 AM, at St. Anthony Church in Columbus with Father Patrick Harrison celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM vigil service, at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Research or donor's choice.

Vic was born May 31, 1952, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Victor F. and Cecelia (O'Callaghan) Ternus. He graduated from St. Francis High School and on October 8, 1977, was united in marriage to Cindy Uzendoski. Over the years, Vic worked for Becton-Dickinson, Columbus Hydraulics and for 22 years for Appleton Electric. Vic enjoyed fishing, camping and especially loved spending time with his granddaughter.

Vic is survived by:
Wife – Cindy Ternus of Columbus, NE
Son – Matt Ternus of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter – Addilyn Ternus
Daughter – Ashley (fiancé Logan Bucher) Ternus of Columbus, NE
Sister – Marlene McDermott of Columbus, NE
Brother – Jim (Jane) Ternus of Crofton, NE
Brother – Leonard (Jane) Ternus of Council Bluffs, IA
Brother – Steve Ternus of Columbus, NE

Vic was preceded in death by:
Parents – Victor F. and Cecilia Ternus
Granddaughter – Lauren Ternus
Grandson – Tanner Bucher
Sisters – Louise Ternus, Cecelia Ternus and Teresa Otto
Brother-in-law – Jim McDermott
Sister-in-law – Holly Ternus