Terry Kotsmith, age 83, of Foley, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Feb. 24, 2025. Funeral services were Feb. 28 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Foley. The Rev. Michael Wolfbauer officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Terrence Joseph Kotsmith was born Oct. 6, 1941, in St. Cloud, to William and Gladys (Bauerly) Kotsmith. He graduated from Foley High School, class of 1959. He attended Dunwoody Institute, obtaining his degree in construction management and carpentry. He co-owned and operated the Foley Lumber Company with his brother, Bill, for over 40 years. He was a past member of the Foley Fire Department, the Foley Jaycee’s, past school board member for the Foley Public Schools and St. John’s Area School, Foley Knights of Columbus, life member of the National Rifle Association, and Foley Fun Days Grand Marshal. Terry had many hobbies and enjoyed hunting and fishing, woodworking, music and dancing, trapshooting, and traveling with Sharon and their many friends. Terry obtained his pilot’s license and flew for several years. Mostly, Terry enjoyed his family and spending many days at the lake. He was a life member of St. John’s Catholic Church where he served as usher for many years. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of Foley, and children: Lisa (Curt) Sellman, of Andover; Randy (Karen), of Foley; and Nicole (Marc) Mumm, of Foley; eight grandchildren: Mitchell (Kendra) Sellman, Kyle (Taylor) Sellman, Nicholas (Rachel) Kotsmith, Alysa (Nathaniel) Jimenez, Katelynn (Chad) Mueller, Alexandra (Noah) Seberg, Grant (Brianna) Mumm and Brock Mumm; as well as 12 great-grandchildren, and his brother and sisters: Bill, of Oak Park; Sally Borgert, of Sauk Rapids; Kaylee (Jim) Auers, of Cross Lake, and Ginger (Buzz) Weisser of Blaine. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sheila Garceau and Mary Jane Grow.
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