Terry Serbus Obituary

Age - 88

September 12, 2023

Chisago City, MN

Terry Serbus (88) of Chisago City, MN died peacefully at home on September 8, 2023. Terry was born in St. Paul, MN on October 2, 1934, to Edith and Fred Serbus. He graduated from N. St. Paul High School and attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul for 2 years and Dunwoody Institute for 2 years. He earned his Master Electrician License in 1980. Terry married the love of his life, Carrolle Genevieve Pierre, on September 3, 1955, and together they had 5 children, (Vicki, Teri, Mike, Carrie, Christy). He worked as an electrician and enjoyed participating in taxidermy, motors, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, skiing, and snowmobiling. Terry was also a proud member of the Commemorative Airforce for 8 years. Terry is survived by wife Carrolle, 5 children Vicki (Dick) LaMotte, Teri (Lorrie) Estrem, Mike (Jane) Serbus, Carrie (Steve) Zvonar, and Christy (Rick) Helps, 14 grandchildren Joshua (Maren), Travis (Molly), Carly (Stephen), Alyse (Corin), Justin (Jourdan), Michael (Becky), Lauren (Rass), Eric, Lucas (Julia), Annalisa (Brian), Christina (Marshall), Michael, Nicolette, and Grace, 13 great grandchildren, brother Tom Serbus, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He was preceded in death by father, Fred Serbus, mother, Edith Callaghan Serbus Rohricht, stepfather Hugo Rohricht, grandson Nicholas LaMotte, father-in-law Roy Pierre, and mother-in-law Eva Rivard Pierre. Memorial donations may be made in Terry's name to Commemorative Airforce or Foundation Fighting Blindness.

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