"to Terry\'s wife and extended families, my heartfelt prayers on your loss. Cherish the memories and keep Terry always close to your hearts. He is gone but never forgotten- Rest In Peace Terry. With Love and Heartfelt Prayers, Mark J.VonBank-Park Rapids, Minnesota-(formerly of Algona, Iowa)."
In loving memory of
Terry L. Ziesman
April 21, 1951 - June 29, 2022
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org or to any humane society you choose, in Terry's name.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona with Pastor Thomas Cowell officiating. Burial will be held in Lu Verne Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona.
Terry Lee Ziesman was born April 21, 1951 in Fort Dodge, son of Herbert and Rita (Zuetlau) Ziesman. He grew up in Humboldt and Algona and graduated from Algona High School in 1969. Following high school, Terry worked at Snap-On before enlisting in the army. During that time, he was stationed in Germany for two years. Terry was honorably discharged in April of 1972.
Following his time in the army, Terry attended Iowa State University for a couple years before moving to California. While he was there, he met Lee Ann "Pixie" Pardun. The two were united in marriage on May 7, 1983 in Las Vegas. The couple moved back to Algona in September of 1999 and Terry managed properties and had his real estate license.
Terry enjoyed working, but in his free time he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Terry also enjoyed riding his Harley, was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Viking fan, had a huge love for animals, and was a member of Kiwanis.
Terry died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Algona. He was 71.
He is survived by his wife, Lee Ann "Pixie" Ziesman of Algona; daughter, Amber (fiancé, Aaron Chase) Ziesman of Broomfield, CO; grandchildren, Jenny and Austin Berte, both of Broomfield, CO; siblings, Craig (Francine) Ziesman of Scottsdale, AZ, Scott (Laura) Ziesman of Algona, Kris (John) Wagner of Algona; mother-in-law, Coleen Whipple of Mason City; sisters-in-law, Barb (Dave) Fair of Algona, Paula Pardun of Bloomington, MN, Jennifer Pardun of Waterloo; brother-in-law, Phillip (Tammy) Pardun of Mason City; his German Shepherd Lucy; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; brother, Dennis Ziesman; father-in-law, Shirley Pardun; step-mother-in-law, Carol Pardun; and sister-in-law, Nancy (Moore) Ziesman.
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"Pixie and family, We are so sorry to hear of Terry?s passing. May you be comforted by all the happy memories you created together. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers?? Tom and Jane Eischen"
"You have my sincere condolences! Thoughts and prayers for you during this time! May your memories be of comfort to you "
"Pixie and family. Words cannot express my sympathies for you all. Hugs and prayers during this time of loss."
"This is someone I am really going to miss. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Ziesman family."
"Pixie and family, So so sorry for your loss of Terry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am here for you. May God grant you strength during this time and in the days ahead. Take care my dear friend. "
"First and foremost, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Lee on the loss of her beloved husband, Terry. I had the honor and privilege of working with Terry for many years, and was honored to also call him my friend. He was knowledgeable, kind, generous and a valuable asset to me as my maintenance manager for the Bancroft Apartments. He will be missed by many, rest in peace in God\'s hands my friend."