Terry James Hassing, age 71, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. Lukes Care Center in Blue Earth, MN. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Easton, MN with Fr. Greg Leif officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday January 7, 2024 from 4:00-7:00PM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells (789 Business Park Drive) and will continue one hour prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 AM at church. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery.
Terry was born in Winnebago, MN on September 13, 1952 to Gordon and Dallas (Millmann) Hassing. He grew up in Janesville, MN through 8th grade when his family moved to Easton. He graduated high school in 1970 from Wells- Easton. Following high school, he started working sanitation at Blue Coach Foods. He later enlisted in the US Air Force and served until he was honorably discharged.
Terry followed in his father’s footsteps and was grandfathered in as the youngest licensed police officer for the state of MN at the age of seventeen. He served the surrounding areas working part-time for nearly 20 years in conjunction with working as a supervisor for Blue Coach Foods and later Swift-Eckerich.
On August 29, 1987 he married Janet Norem and had four children: Jeffrey, Larisa, Matthew, and Isaac. They were married for over 36 years.
Terry loved the Lord Jesus Christ, spending time with his family, sports, and Mopar cars. He loved to negotiate to get the best deal – especially on cars.
Terry was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday evening, January 3rd with his devoted wife at his side.
Terry is survived by his wife Janet; children: Jeff (Erin) Hassing of Urbandale, IA, Larisa Hassing (fiancé Andrew Dahlgren) of Mankato, MN, Matt (Crystal) Hassing of Shakopee, MN, and Isaac Hassing of Wells, MN; two grandsons: Emmett and Elijah Hassing, Urbandale, IA; siblings: Richard Hassing of Waseca, MN, Margaret Hassing of Iowa Falls, IA, Tim (Sandi) Hassing of Owatonna, MN, Joe Hassing of Albert Lea, MN, and Nancy (Gary) Irons of Geneva, IA; aunts: Lorraine Hassing of Blue Earth, Florence Hassing of Truman, Shirley Millmann of Delavan and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Dallas Hassing, his sister Patricia Hassing at age 2, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
My deepest of condolences Janet and family. I pray you are able to find peace with all the memories of him. He’s at peace, in no more pain. Prayers to you during this difficult time.
Thank you, Terry, for being a good man, as well as a great role model and mentor for us in Easton. His advice and his attitude as a cop helped me get a strong start in my Air Force career. I hope Terry’s loved ones can find comfort in knowing he helped a generation of us young Eastonites grow up and act right.
Tom, I want you to know how much these words meant to me, my mom, brothers and family. This was the kindest thing to say of Dad’s character and the impact he left. I’m so proud to be his daughter. Thank you for sharing.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! I knew Terry both as softball teammates and good friends. He will be missed!
Steve and I graduated with Terry. He sat right behind me in Civics class. Nice guy. Our sympathy to his wife and family.
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My deepest of condolences to Richard (Dick) and Tim (Frank) and family. I pray you are able to find peace with all the memories of him. He’s at peace, in no more pain. Prayers to you during this difficult time. I grew up with this family and spent many days around them.
Tim (Chirp) and Mercy Chirpich Sugar Grove, IL
Sorry for your loss Hassing family.
Dear Jan, the niche you carved in my heart from when you were a little neighbor girl in Lake Mills remains ever so strong today. I am deeply saddened by the news this evening from your mother that your husband has passed away. I express our sincere sympathy to not only you, but also to your children and their spouses, grandchildren and our dear and special friends Bob and Joan Norem and their familie- Rod and Family, Jill and family. Over the years, a person drifts apart but that certainly does not mean we forget one another and we carry special memories in our hearts. Believe me, I have many memories of your parents, and you children as little kids that came to play with our children in Lake Mills. I will include you in my many prayers as you walk in the valley of darkness. Something that struck me was that the name of Terry’s church is the same as the church I grew up in. I care about you. When people are relieved of the pain and sufferings of this earth, we rejoice and praise God for the memories our loved created for each of us to bask in as we go about trying to cope with loss. It is not easy, but Almighty God will see you through. Jan you are still so very special to me. I have a mental picture of a very beautiful dark-haired young woman. I hope 2024 can give you a new calm sense of peace. We know the void that Terry leaves behind can never be filled. What a blessing that you belong to a family of deep faith as that will be your stronghold as you go about coping with Terry’s loss over the days, weeks, months and years. I am so glad you let me know this, Joan.
RIP. He will be so missed.
Our deepest condolences for you and your family. Terry has no more pain and is at peace. Sending you prayers and wishing you peace and comfort in this time of loss.