Terry L. Lucier

Terry L. Lucier, 79, formerly of Walhalla, died peacefully at his home in Grand Forks, ND, on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

Terry was born on March 14, 1945, to George and Albena (Longtin) Lucier, in Walhalla, ND. He graduated from Walhalla High School with the class of 1964. Terry earned his teaching degree from Mayville State University and began his career in Lakota, ND. He met his wife to be, Joline Brossart and they were united in marriage on July 10, 1971, in Lakota. A couple years later Terry’s career brought he and his family back to Walhalla. It is no mystery to all that knew Terry, his passion for sports pulled him into coaching, including all ages of baseball, wrestling and football. He loved his student athletes and appreciated nothing more than helping them work toward their potential. His coaching/teaching passion along with a roaring voice that could silence a gymnasium earned him a nickname as “The Bear” which he carried proud his entire lifetime.

In his retirement, he revered stories about his past teams and their accomplishments, especially his 1983 Walhalla Football Team. His family was always dear to his heart, but all the athletes he coached throughout the years were truly a close second. Terry also enjoyed trips to the casino and as he said, “never lost.” He enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s events and never missed a family event. Terry was an avid Vikings and Twins fan. He wore a tough outer shell and had a boisterous personality, yet he was always a kindhearted man that was always there for his family when he was needed. Terry was a loving husband, father and grandfather that will be missed by all he knew.

Terry is survived by his four sons, Cole Lucier of Buffalo, MN, Beau Lucier of Mankato, MN, Luke (Dana) Lucier of Chippewa Falls, WI, & Sam Lucier of Grand Forks, ND; three grandchildren, Brody Lucier, Riggins Lucier and Isaac Lucier; former wife, Joline Lucier of Cavalier, ND; nieces, Randi (Mike) Smith and Robyn (Mike) Nugent of Moorhead, MN; the Plonsky family in the Montgomery, MN area; along with many other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lucianne and Connie; and brother, Rodney.

The visitation will be on Wednesday, October 2 nd , from 5 – 7 p.m. at Askew Funeral Home in Walhalla. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 3 rd at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla with a visitation one hour prior to the service at church. The interment will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Walhalla.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Walhalla Public School Athletic Department.