Terry Hamann, 76

April 23, 1945 —

Dec.20, 2021

 

CHESTER - Terry Hamann, age 76, of Chester, Iowa, passed away on Dec. 20, 2021 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He died of complications from COVID-19.

Terry was born on April 23, 1945, the only child of Arnold and Millicent Hamann. He was a lifetime resident of Chester, having been raised on the farm he occupied prior to his death. He graduated from Cresco High School in 1963. In October 197l, he married Virginia “Jill” Renner in LeRoy, Minn. They had no children.

Terry loved his farm but also had an interest in antiques, which he got from his mother. He was adept at fixing things and was well-known in the area for being able to fix farm machinery. He loved his long horn steers. He developed a successful business selling meat at the farmers’ market in Rochester.

Terry never met a stranger. He could talk to anybody and was well-liked and respected in the community. He was involved in the care of Chester Hill Cemetery as Sexton for many years. 

 He is survived by his cousin, Ann of Fairfax, Va. His mother and Ann’s mother were twin sisters who married brothers, and they all farmed together for many years. Each couple only had one child and Terry and Ann grew up together and were very close. Terry is also survived by his sister-in-law, Tammy Renner Schneider of Waltham, Minn. and many cousins in Minnesota, Nebraska and Kansas. 

 He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents and many aunts and uncles.

A Celebration of Life will be planned for Terry and Jill in the future.