Terry Wayne Rich

Terry Wayne Rich age 78 of Duluth, died on April 24, 2025, at the MN Veterans Home in Silver Bay, MN. He was born in Duluth on September 13, 1946 to parents James and Helen (Yingling) Rich. His family moved to Milwaukee where Terry spent some of his adolescent years before moving back to Duluth. While serving his country in Vietnam, he began writing to a girl back in Duluth. On August 14, 1971 he married his pen pal, and love of his life, Carmen Michelizzi. They shared 53 years of marriage and raised 3 beautiful children together. Terry felt the call to serve his country again, this time joining the Air Force. He worked as a security officer for the Air Force for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed making jewelry and making friends wherever he went. 

Terry is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Myrna Samuels, Sharon Samuels, Janice Grohl; and brother, Dennis Rich. He is survived by his wife, Carmen; children, James, Daniel, and Christine Rich; grandchildren, Christina (Josh) Olin, Allen Bonneville, Trinity Rich, and Seth Rich; and brother, Eugene (Susan) Rich. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. with a Visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at Duluth Gospel Tabernacle, 1515 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806. Interment with military honors at the MN State Veterans Cemetery.