Eggerichs, Terry L. 1943 - 2022

EGGERICHS, ODEGAARD, KLOKOW

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 7/1/2022 at 15:52:12

Dr. Terry L. Eggerichs, 78, formerly of Chester, IA, died on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls, MN.

Terry Lee Eggerichs was born September 26, 1943, the third eldest of nine children born to Harold and Luella Eggerichs. He grew up on a farm in Lime Springs, IA. His family moved to Goodhue, MN in 1959 where he graduated from high school. Terry received a B.A. in chemistry from Winona State University and received a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of Nebraska. He worked at various jobs throughout the United States and Europe. He ended his career in Denver, CO where he managed the wastewater department. Terry then moved to Chester, IA in 2013 after retiring. He lived there until 2016, when he moved to Cannon Rivers Senior Living in Cannon Falls, MN. Terry had a special interest in music. He had a wonderful voice and directed several choirs during his lifetime.

Terry is survived by his siblings Robert (Joan) Eggerichs of Burnsville, MN, Beverly Odegaard of Cottage Grove, WI, David “Al” (Mary) Eggerichs of Mounds View, MN, Mark (Debbie) Eggerichs of Stoughton, WI, Anthony (Margaret) Eggerichs of Zumbrota, MN, Peggy (Lee) Klokow of Lawrenceville, GA Earl (Kellie) Eggerichs of Farmington, MN and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, youngest brother James Eggerichs, and brother-in-law Lawrence Odegaard.

A funeral mass for Terry will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in LeRoy, MN with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will follow at Chester Hill Cemetery in Chester, IA. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the church prior to the service.

Source: Hindt Funeral Home database

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