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Official Obituary of

TERRY KRINGEN

August 23, 1945 ~ August 2, 2024 (age 78) 78 Years Old

TERRY KRINGEN Obituary

Terry Don Kringen, of Grasston, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024 at Essential Health Hospital in Sandstone.  He was 78 years old.

Terry was born on August 23, 1945 in Staples, Minnesota to parents George and Helen (Gaffke) Kringen.  He grew up and attended school in Staples.

On May 23, 1966, Terry was drafted into the US Army.  He served during Vietnam and was honorably discharged on May 22, 1968.

He was united in marriage to Mary Louise Owens.

Terry was preceded in death by his wife Mary in 2009; and beloved Sheltie dogs, Squirt, Mistie, and Twinkie.

Terry will join his wife Mary at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in a private inurnment service with Military Honors.

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PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE & INURNMENT

Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis

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