Terrence “Terry” Buringrud, 71, Tower City, ND passed away at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND on July 16th, 2024. He will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery near Tower City, ND.
Terrence “Terry” Nils Buringrud was born August 6, 1952, to Nils and Elaine Buringrud. He graduated from Grandin (ND) High School in 1970. He attended Minot State University and received his degree in Education. Terry met Mary Kjensrud in college and were married June 23, 1973. They made their home and raised their two children, Eric and Nicole, in Tower City, ND.
Terry had many passions in life including his family, teaching and coaching. He enjoyed talking about his successes, especially while coaching girls basketball in Maple Valley. He really loved being around his kids and teaching them to be respectful and to become good people.
After he retired from his job at Sargent Central School District, Terry just couldn’t stay away from the kids he enjoyed being around and accepted a job driving bus for Maple Valley School District and was looking to this school year.
Terry was always thinking about others before himself. Even after he was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he was making sure Mary was being taken care of. He wasn’t at peace until he knew she was settled in at Sheyenne Care Center.
He is survived by his dad, Nils Buringrud; wife, Mary; children, Eric and Nicole (Brandon) Moen; grandchildren, Breana Buringrud and Tifani Komrosky; great-grandchildren, Caius, Victoria and Penelope Williams; brother, Jon: sisters, Marcia and Wanda Hoffmann; along with many cousins and other family members.
Terry was preceded in death by his mom, Elaine: brother, Mike and sister, Marilyn Hein; and brother-in-law, Richard Hoffmann.
Funeral for Terry was held on July 20, 2024 at Lerud-Mathias Funeral Home Chapel, Valley City, ND. Burial will be held at a later date.
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