Terry Lee Singsaas, 75, of Becker, MN, passed away Friday, December 27th after a brave struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Canby, MN. Burial will be at St. Stephens Cemetery in Canby. Visitation will be Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church. Housman Funeral Home, Birk Chapel in Canby, MN is entrusted with the arrangements.
Terry Lee Singsaas was born in Hendricks, MN on December 16th, 1949 to Thelmer (Temmy) and Erlis Singsaas (Mickelson), the oldest of four sons. He graduated from Canby High School in 1967, served in the Army at Fort Bragg, NC., followed by years of service in the National Guard. On February 5th, 1972, he married Janet Cornell, and together they had three children, Toby, Cody and Megan. Terry began his career in banking in 1975 in Breckenridge, MN – a career that lasted 33 years. He was a man with many hobbies including owning horses, playing cards, painting, woodworking, hunting, and music. His greatest passions were playing pool competitively and fishing with anyone who would join him. Terry was considered legendary to many people for his witty sense of humor, zingy one-liners, contagious laughter, and he always loved to be the life of the party. He loved spending time at the lake with his family and friends and adored his grandchildren. He was always there to support anyone who needed a helping hand and true friend to many.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Janet Singsaas, Becker, MN; three children: Toby Broberg (Nate Storms) Becker, MN, Cody Singsaas (Heather), Maple Grove, MN, Megan Singsaas (Nick Graves), Ham Lake, MN; grandchildren: Luke, Brooklyn, Colin, and Lauren; brothers: Keith Singsaas, Paynesville, MN, Bruce Singsaas, Gary SD, Ronnie (Maggie) Singsaas, Canby, MN. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and close friends. Terry was preceded in death by his parents Temmy and Erlis, his father and mother-in-law Ed and Doris Cornell, and his son-in-law Matt Broberg.
In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Lewy Body Dementia Fund to support diagnosis, treatment, and one day a cure at www.americanbrainfoundation.org/robins-wish/.
