Terry Ziesmer

Terry Ziesmer, age 59 of Henderson, died Friday, July 20, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester surrounded by his loving family.

Celebration of life will be held from 11-4 p.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Roadhaus in Henderson. St. Peter Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Terry Lee was born October 24, 1952 to Howard and Mary (Stangler) Krueger in St. Peter. In 1975, he was united in marriage to Gail Thurber. Terry owned his own construction business, loved his old 2 cylinder John Deeres, his Harley, fishing with his granddaughter, Victoria, and spending time with his family.

Terry is survived by his wife, Gail; children: Teresa Hofschulte, Shawn (Jenny) Ziesmer, Jesse Ziesmer, Jaimie (Jacob) Ziesmer, and Fred (Billi Jo) Ziesmer; grandchildren: Paige, Zachary and Chance, Victoria, Kemper, Logan and Layla, Levi, Dillon and Dorothy; siblings: Lon (Peg), Robin (David), Kim (Paul), Rick, Doug (Cindy), Tammy (Dick), Beth, Craig (Jenny), Denny (Karen), and David (Karen); closest and dear friend: Justin Bittner; and many nieces and nephews.

Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; brother, Tom; step-father, Mylon; grandparents: Charles and Dolly and Gus and Alice; father-in-law: Larry; and best friend and cousin, Ed Ginter.

Terry's family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and doctors of the Andreas Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic Health System, St. Mary's Hospital, Henderson Rescue Squad, LeSueur Ambulance and Mayo One.