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Terry Leischner

1943 - 2026

Terry Leischner obituary, 1943-2026, Bismarck, ND

BORN

1943

DIED

2026

Terry Leischner Obituary

Terry Gordon Leischner died on March 26, 2026, in Bismarck, N.D. He was born September 10, 1943, and attended Bismarck public schools, BSC, and University of Mary. He served in the US Air Force and was based in Germany as an Air Policeman.

Terry married Signy Syvrud on September 10, 1971. They celebrated 54 years of marriage and lived in Bismarck, N.D. Terry was employed by the ND State Parks, ND Employment Service, and ND State Museum. He also owned and operated A-1 Pet Care for 18 years. He was an avid bicyclist, hiker, and cross-country skier. He enjoyed hockey, baseball and football.

Terry is survived by his wife, Signy, and is preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Crystal Leischner; grandparents, Gustav and Emma Leischner of Elgin, N.D.; Uncle Varley Olson of Bozeman, Mont., Mildred Youngblood of Coronado, Calif.; and many friends.

A public memorial service will be held at ND Veterans Cemetery on Monday, March 30th, at 9 a.m.

Published by The Bismarck Tribune on Mar. 31, 2026.

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