Terry Charles Hollerud, 69, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, entered eternal life on Nov. 28, 2017.

He was born July 18,1948, in Austin, Minnesota, son of Leonard J. Hollerud and Ruth L. Swain.

Terry grew up in Austin and attended elementary school there. In 1961 the family moved to Lyle, Minnesota, where Terry finished his early education, graduating in the class of 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1967 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the First Calvary Division. In 1970 his army service ended and he returned to live in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He worked at the meatpacking plant, Wilson and Co., and attended classes learning about refrigeration at the community college. Furthering his education, he moved to the Twin Cities to attend the University of Minnesota.

Terry met his wife, Mary Ellen Hansen, and they married on July 28, 1979. They were blessed with two children through adoption. The family moved to Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Terry worked as a meat cutter in Cologne, Minnesota, before retiring.

Terry enjoyed fishing, playing cards, and watching Minnesota Golden Gophers sports teams, professional football and baseball. His favorite baseball team was the Chicago Cubs; he made trips to Chicago to watch them play at Wrigley Field. 

Terry supported veterans as a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He was a strong advocate for veterans and the VA Hospital.

He is survived by loving wife, Mary Ellen; daughter, Ann; son, John (Dulce); grandchildren, Britney and J.T.; sisters, Linda Dupuis, Ruth Ann (Glen) Miles and Mary (Ted) Langer; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Ruth; brother, Ronald; and nephew, Jeffrey.

A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Victory Lutheran Church, 16200 Berger Drive, Eden Prairie, with a visitation beginning at 9 a.m.

Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Our family would like to express gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff assisting in his care at the VA Hospital. A special thank you to all staff working in sections 1 Freedom Way, 3K Hospital and 1-D Dignity Lane. You touched the lives of Terry and his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred in Terry’s name to the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Attn: Voluntary/Community/Resource/Service, One Veterans Drive, Room 4G-109, Minneapolis, MN 55417.

Huber Funeral Home of Eden Prairie was in charge of arrangements.