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Gary Terhaar Obituary
Richmond - March 21, 1965 - June 20, 2021
A Private Family Memorial Service will be at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring for Gary Firmin Terhaar, who passed away on June 20, 2021, at the age of 56 from a cardiac arrest. The service will be livestreamed at Neighbors Route 75 Bar and Grill, St. Joseph, MN or at https://my.gather.app/remember/gary-f-terhaar. A Celebration of Life will follow at Neighbors.
A visitation will be from 12 Noon - 3:45 p.m. Saturday at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring.
He was born March 21, 1965, to Jerome and Valeria Terhaar. He married Tracy Lyons on June 25, 1988. He is survived by his wife and three children, Emily (Neil) Boughner, Thomas, and Nicholas (Kinsey); grandchildren, Hazel Rose and Kashton Hank Terhaar, Hattie Jo and Calvin Thomas Boughner; his parents; brother, Greg (Sheila) Terhaar and their children, Grant, Kallie and Ellie.
Gary graduated from St. Cloud Tech in 1983 and went to St. Cloud Vocational school to become an auto mechanic. He worked at the Honda House for many years and then ventured out with his own business, At Your Service Imports and More. It was well known if you went there to drop off or pick up your vehicle it might take you a little longer to get out of the door because the man loved to talk.
In 2018 Gary and Tracy opened Just Down the Road Grill and Bar. He was an excellent PR person and truly cared about his customers and was known to give many people a ride home at the end of the night if needed.
Gary will best be remembered for his ability to tell a long story. He would start and point A and work his way to point Z with every minute detail and many detours along the way. He lived a full life with many many fun adventures over the years with so many great friends. He will be greatly missed.
Rest in Peace Gary, dad, grandpa! We love and will miss you.
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Penny Bergstraser
June 24, 2021
Tracy and Family; I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was truly a unique person. I will so miss him at the shop. I will not forget his kindness and excellent work .
Joy Kahlhamer
June 23, 2021
Greg, Sheila, and the entire Terhaar family and friends! Our hearts break for you all. Too fast, too sudden, too soon, and way too sad to have to experience Gary's loss at this time. The Lord's calling must have been too great, and as a faithful servant, Gary answered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Shock, pain, disbelief, anger, hurt, frustration... Know that every feeling and emotion you have is a normal part of grieving. And, that everyone grieves in their own way. There is no right or wrong way to go through the loss of a loved one.
My hope and prayers for you all is that you are able to feel the loving arms of Jesus hold your keep you, and that He protects you as you traverse the days and weeks (and months) ahead. And, Dear Terhaar Family, if you need anything, I am here!
Tom Feddema and Family
June 23, 2021
Gary was truly one of the "good guys" he cared about people and would do the right thing to help people out. He will be dearly missed!!
Jason, Jodi, Harvey, Charley, Sonney
June 23, 2021
Our hearts break over this devastating news. Gary was an amazing, kind man and his services will be greatly missed. God bless you all
Wendy Larson
June 23, 2021
To all the Terhaar family,
I would like to send my condolences to all of you, love and hugs. Gary was such a wonderful man, whom will be deeply missed. I'm in shock. He will be truly missed by all and absolutely loved to talk and so do I so with that we had many stories and laughs when I stopped by to say hello or pick up my truck after he and Bill repaired it, laughter to the point of tears running down our eyes. Gary I will miss you!
God Bless all of you during this difficult time now and all the days ahead!
Rest in peace my friend!
Love, Hugs and Prayers,
Wendy~
Tony postle
June 23, 2021
Always had a smile and a laugh. You will be missed
Karen Nicol
June 22, 2021
I worked with Gary at the Honda House and I enjoyed getting to know him. Always a smile and great to help out when I needed it. He was a great guy and I know his family and friends will miss greatly miss him.
Ashley Neira (John)
June 22, 2021
Tracy, Emily, Thomas and Nick,
I am so sorry for the loss of Gary. He was a truly kind man who was always smiling. I spent countless nights babysitting and he always made sure I was comfortable getting home even if it was just across the lawn. I later would see him at the Honda House from time to time when I'd stop by to see dad and he would always stop to say hi and have a chat. I can still hear his laugh. I have many warm memories of Gary and he will be dearly missed. I will keep you all in my prayers as you move through the coming days. I pray you find comfort in knowing how many people truly loved him. Hugs to you all!
Karla
June 22, 2021
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Karla
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Karla
June 22, 2021
Karla
June 22, 2021
The Ruprecht family would like to express our sincere condolences. His genuine care and concern for others was one of his most admirable traits. We have many fond memories of him that will last a lifetime. We will miss you, Gary!
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