Terry James Stolba

Terry James Stolba obituary

Terry James Stolba

Terry Stolba Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iowa Cremation - Cedar Rapids on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Terry James Stolba (a fun-loving adult who never lost his sense of wonder), age 74, passed away peacefully in his home on July 23rd, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 2nd, from 2-6 pm at Solon Legion Hall, 222 East Main Street, Solon, IA.

He was born January 26th, 1951, in Omaha NE, to William and Shirley (Biley) Stolba. Terry worked as a truck driver for 54 years and loved where the road took him. Terry loved music of all sorts, reading, aviation, and science fiction. He enjoyed causing chaos with his family and was looking forward to moving out to his son and daughter in law's farm.

Terry is survived by his children Jason (Laura) Stolba, Travis (Katherine) Stolba and Mysti (Jeremy) Edmunds; grandchildren Tomi (Tyler) Arnette, Riley (Mackenzie) Byers, Maquoi (Isiah) Moyers, Shawn and Cody Knapp, Baylee Stolba, Dallas and Dakota Edmunds and four great grandchildren Violet, Carson, Mason and Braxton; brothers Alan and William (Billy) Stolba, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and longtime dear friend Donna and her family.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made in Terry's name at Palo Savings Bank.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at iowacremation.com under Obituaries.

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