Terry Knoll Obituary

Age - 61

October 7, 2023

Jeffers, MN

A Celebration of Life visitation for Terry Knoll, age 61, of Jeffers, will be held from 3:00 - 5:30 PM on Sunday, October 8th, at the Jeffers Senior Center in Jeffers. Following the visitation, all are invited to the Slipper Inn in Jeffers for Happy Hour. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 9th at 10:00 AM at the Jeffers Cemetery. Terry Knoll passed away on Thursday, October 5th at his home in Jeffers. Blessed be the memory of Terry Knoll.

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