Terry Lee Seierstad

Terry Seierstad, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on January 12, 2023, from repercussions of COVID pneumonia. Terry was born on May 25, 1948, in Jackson, MN to Tony and Joyce Seierstad. He enjoyed the carefree life of growing up in Jackson, riding bikes everywhere, swimming, fishing, ice skating, sledding, snow days and playing ball with friends. Terry graduated from Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, where he played football and earned degrees in Math, Economics and Business Administration. He treasured his high school and college friends.

In 1970, Terry married the love of his life Linda Thompson. In 1972, he graduated with a MBA from the Univ. of MN. He achieved the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). For nearly 30 years he worked as a Bond Portfolio Manager for American Express Financial Services (IDS when he started) and, also, had years at Lutheran Brotherhood, First Bank and Jacobs, Coolidge and Company.

Terry lived a life of generosity, loyalty, kindness and faith. He served for several years as president of the church council of a mega church in Minnesota. He enjoyed golf and served on golf club boards in both MN and GA. He supported and volunteered for a number of good causes. For the past few years, he looked forward to Fridays at the Sea Island Lodge, where he played the dominos game, Sniff, with his buddies.

Terry is preceded in death by his brother, Richard Seierstad and sister, Karen Larsen. He is survived by his wife, Linda; and daughters Brynne Plant (David) and Alyssa Mansfield (Steve); granddaughters Emma, Riley and Pasley; and grandson, Ryan; his nephews, A.J. Larsen and Nathan Larsen (Alyssa); and valued family member, Mary Lou Bolles; his dear sister-in-law, Norma (Dan); his nieces, Rachel Klancher (Kevin), Leah Hamilton (Pete) and nephew, Jarl Wilson (Kirsten) and their children, Julia, Lauren, Brynne, Ella, Oren, Lewis, Irene and Thomie; also extended family, Dr. Jim and Sara Bailey.

Terry lived a life of gratitude for the 52 years he shared with Linda; enjoying good times with beloved family and wonderful friends, in Minnesota and on St Simons Island. Terry looked forward to the Promised Land, saying it “will be more glorious than I ever dreamed.”

Memorials suggested to St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Mahtomedi, MN, St Simons Presbyterian, St Simons Land Trust or Grace House.

A family inurnment service for Terry will be held in Minnesota at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.edomillerandsons.com for the Seierstad family.