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Richard ‘Rick’ Ternus, 42, of Brainerd, MN passed away on November 23, 2023, in Nisswa, MN. There will be a Celebration of Life service planned for the Spring of 2024.
Rick was born on January 29, 1981, to Douglas and Lorelei Ternus.
He was very intelligent and thoughtful, and he enjoyed helping others. He loved gaming, enjoying different foods, and loved cats. Listening to classical music was a favorite of Rick’s.
Rick is survived by his parents Douglas and Lorelei Ternus of Isanti County, his sister Tammy (Anthony) Buettner, his brother Kenneth (Sarah) Cook II, his nieces and nephews Taylor Beckman, Jace Cook, Dillon Cook, and Rowen Cook, Jacob Crowe and Toni Crowe, Zackery McCloud and Breanna McCloud.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.
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7348 Excelsior Rd., Baxter, MN 56425
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