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BORN
1924
DIED
2014
Terry Bye Obituary
Bye, Terry Wayne,
age 89 was born April 25, 1924 in Yankton, SD. He passed away peacefully on January 24, 2014 in Marietta, GA. He was a bleoved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. He is survived by his wife of over 66 years, Fern Long Bye; son Bill (Denise) of Portage, MI; daughter Linda (Jim) Mason of Marietta, GA; 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Terry was a South Dakota native and longtime resident of Edina, MN. He and Fern were members of Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. Terry was a decorated WWII Army veteran. He participated in the D-Day Allied Normandy invasion and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. Terry retired from Texaco Oil Company after 42 years of service. He attained numerous sales and management promotions during his tenure and traveled throughout the Dakotas and Minnesota. Terry cherished his family, friends, loved his country and his fellow veterans. A celebration of his life will be held in the Minneapolis area at a later date, with interment to follow at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.
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Michael Hospodar
November 8, 2017
My condolences, I meet Terry while looking for information on my father service during WWII. We communicated
through the phone and letters. Between Terry and Harold Mueller I learn a lot about the 110 th AAA, battery C.
I lost track of him after he moved from Mn. I would sent him a card on veterans day, he will be in my thoughts
this Veterans Day. I feel I lost a friend
Alan Buresh
February 21, 2014
I was very sorry to hear about Terry's passing. I always
enjoyed the time I spent with Terry. He always had a story to share. He was a great guy and will be missed.
February 15, 2014
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond
memories give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ms Porter
February 9, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family of my friend and longtime hunting companion in South Dakota.
Ron Cade, Sioux Falls, SD
February 8, 2014
My condolences to the family.
May the God of comfort give you strength to cope with your loss.
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