Birth date: Mar 15, 1957 Death date: Feb 1, 2025
Teresa "Teri" Ann Yost, March 15, 1957 – February 1, 2025. With heavy hearts, we share the loss of Teresa “Teri” Ann Yost. On February 1, 2025, Teri passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. She was the beloved daughter of Edward an Read Obituary
Will, Teri will be missed by so many people and none more than you. Way back when we first met back in the late 70s not sure why but I called her Terrance one day and it just stuck. She told me recently I was the only person she ever let get away with that. Teri will forever be in my heart. So very sorry for your loss.
Teri was my very first friend. We were 5. Back then neither one of us were allowed to cross the street by ourselves (remember walk, don't run).
Teri & I went to different schools so we didn't get to spend a lot of time together except for summer vacation & holiday breaks. When we were in Jr High, she came with her girl classmates to South Park for Home Ec. Sometimes we would walk home together so we could talk.
Her love of dogs came at an early age. By the time she was 8 or 10, she was begging her parents for a dog. When she was 14 or 15 she finally got a little poodle that she could play with & chase all over their yard.
When we were 20, we rented the bottom half of a house on Oregon St near 16th. I worked & went to college. She worked full time at a printing company. Our boyfriends & I worked together at the Anchor Inn. The next year she got married. Again, our lives took us in different directions.
In the summer of 2021, I was in Oshkosh for my 45+1 (postponed by Covid) high school class reunion. We had a very nice visit & went out for Friday fish (MN doesn't do that except for Lent). We spent a lot of the time laughing. It was almost like we just saw each other the week before. We talked about getting together again, but never did.
I feel privileged to have had this special friendship that spanned so many years. And yes, when we last saw each other we exchanged hugs & I love yous. I will always miss her.
Mary
My brother Jim could not have said it better. We had so much fun visiting Rita, Ed, Teri, Kathy. We had fun with the girls and I was mesmerized by her father Ed’s machine shop in their basement. I did not know Teri well in later years but spoke to her at Peter Yost’s annual fish fry, Dorothy Koelbl’s birthday, and my Father’s recent funeral. I am sorry we cannot make Teri’s funeral. Sue and I will pray for her and her family.
Frank Koelbl
Teri and I have been friends for many years. I was shocked to see she passed away. Her passing just shows how short life is I will miss her smile and her great personality. My thoughts and prayers go out to Will and her family. She passed way to young. Rest in peace Teri.
I moved to Harmel little more than a year ago, next door to Rita, and met Teri almost immediately. She always took time to talk and see the dogs. I could tell how kind and considerate she was. I am deeply saddened to hear of her passing. I will miss seeing her in the yard next door. My heartfelt condolences to Rita and Teri's family.
Our precious Teri,
Your presence here on earth will be sorely missed. May your spirit be free and soar with the angels. I know Beth was there to greet you, now you two can carry on the joy, kindness and love you brought to all the lives you touched.
I met Teri when she managed the fabric store next to the clothing store I managed at Park Plaza in 1982. We just clicked and stayed friends even after I moved to Florida. She gifted me so much of her beautiful and clever creations and seemed surprised that I keep them displayed proudly in my home. She always said how grateful she was for our friendship, always said she loved me, and I could always hear her giant smile on our phone calls. I will miss her so very much and am so sad I'll never hear her exuberance for life again. She will leave an unfillable hole in the lives of everyone that she touched. My deepest condolences to Will and her family. We were all lucky to share in her warmth and love. Rest in peace, Teri.
I grew up with Teri on Harmel Avenue. We had a great time and her parents were so nice. My first girlfriend at 13. Reconnected a few years back and had feisty political conversations. She left too soon. What a wonderful person.
Her smile said it all! Such a fun person to be around. We will miss you Teri, and all you shenanigans. Rest in peace my friend.
