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Peter F. Terres

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Peter F. Terres, age 91 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose following the lunch.
Peter Frank Terres was born September 28, 1925 in St. Martin Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Frank and Harriet (Shay) Terres. He was united in marriage to Dorine Rieland on August 24, 1948 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. Peter worked at Munson Feed Co. Inc. as a salesman for 19 years and in 1967, he purchased Munson Feed Co. Inc. He also owned and operated Quality Turkey Inc. and Melrose Turkey Farm. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird watching, listening to Country and Christian Music, and most of all, spending time with his family.
Peter was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #1633, Catholic United Financial, Melrose Lions Club, and the Melrose Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include his children, Connie (Dennis) Loecken of Dent, Sharon (Roger) Schiffler of Aitkin, Joan (Jim) Schlenner of St. Cloud, Lori (Mike) Baltes of Bloomington, Cindy (Robert) Scepaniak of Holdingford, Pete (Susan) Terres Jr. of Melrose, and Mike Terres of Melrose; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Peter was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorine Terres on May 24, 2013; and sister, Leonora Muske.
Serving as casket bearers were Russell Loecken, Ryan Loecken, Kyle Schiffler, David Baltes, Samuel Baltes, Paul Baltes, Robert Scepaniak II, Adam Scepaniak, and Joshua Terres. Honorary bearers were Sara Schiffler, Pamela Shaver, Jennifer O’Connell, Melissa Maloney, Rachel Mcnellis, Jenna Terres, Elizabeth Blomker, and Jacquelin Blomker. Cross bearer was Landon Terres and scripture bearer was Holly Terres. Gift bearers were Holly Terres and Jenna Terres.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.