Terry Duerre

Kenmare

Terry Duerre, 79, Kenmare died peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in a Minot hospital. His loving sister and brother-in-law were at his side.

Terry Leslie Duerre was born on July 20, 1946 in Kenmare, ND to Leslie and Edna (Edinger) Duerre. He was raised and educated in Kenmare, graduated from Kenmare High School in 1965 and attended Miller Memorial Bible Institute in Pambrun, Saskatchewan.

Following his education, he lived in Kenmare and assisted his father with the operation of the family farm and was employed by area farmers.

Terry especially enjoyed people and participating in various community activities. He organized kids tractor pulls, served as Santa Claus at Christmas, provided lawn mowing services and bowled in a league. Even though his health declined in later years, he was always thankful for his friends, family and caregivers. It seemed that the Lord’s mission for Terry was to make people feel they were appreciated and seen. To those who lived life with Terry, your many expressions of love for Terry have not gone unnoticed.

Terry is survived by his sister ReNae (Pat) Wheeler of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Celebration of the Life of Terry Duerre: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Faith Baptist Church – Kenmare. A livestream of the service may be viewed by using the link in the website obituary.

Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery – rural Norma.

Visitation: Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home – Minot.

Memorials are preferred to the Rose Hill Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Minot Daily News, March 30, 2026.