Terry M. Magnuson

Terry M. Magnuson, 75, New Effington, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, at his home in New Effington.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in New Effington with Vicar Karie Geyer officiating. Music will be provided by organist Deb Bredvik.

Burial will be in the Trondhjem Cemetery, rural Rosholt.  Active urn bearers will be all of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Honorary urn bearers will be all of his nieces, nephews, and friends.

Terry McQuian Magnuson was born March 8, 1945, to Quentin and Agnes (Broz) Magnuson of rural Sisseton, SD. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. After finishing country school at Enterprise #4, Terry stayed home to help on the family farm. He became an accomplished mechanic and welder. He later worked road construction and drove heavy equipment. Terry also was a former deputy sheriff of Roberts County and Chief of Police in Rosholt.

On September 15, 1973, Terry married Maxine Anderson of Wheaton. They had four children, McQuian, Travis, Mandi and Daryn. They lived in New Effington, rural Rosholt, Mesa, AZ, and Newcastle, WY. Through the years, Terry has worn many hats. In 1994, due to an injury, he was forced to retire. Terry helped his children prosper in the iron salvage until he moved back to New Effington in 1999.

Terry was a jack of all trades. He loved to tinker with motors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending quality time with his family. He was an avid Western watcher. Terry was a good listener but also was not afraid to put in his two cents. He lived in New Effington at the time of his passing. We will wholeheartedly miss his warm hugs, laughter, and sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine (Anderson) Magnuson of New Effington; children, McQuian and Michelle (Howen) Magnuson of Foxhome, MN, Travis and April (Goldsberry) Magnuson of Boxelder, SD, Daryn Magnuson of New Effington, Philip and Yesenia Brott of Cypress, TX, and Thereasa and Randy Flippin of Sherwood, AR; grandchildren, Jessica Phillips, Kiya Magnuson, Stephanie Brott, Cordell Magnuson, Melody Brott, Terry Magnuson, Madison Brott, Brandi Howen, Landon Howen, Kenna Howen, and Kyhden Montagnue; great-grandchildren, Aydenn Phillips, Shyla Phillips, RyLynn Walters, and Annamrie Magnuson; and a sister, Connie Brus of Summit, SD. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his daughter, Mandi Rikimoto; grandchildren, Trentin and Blaine Rikimoto; parents, Quentin and Agnes; two brothers, Larry Magnuson and Gary Magnuson, Sr.; a sister, Kathy Magnuson; and a nephew, Dusty Magnuson.