Terri Irene Palmer

Terri I. Palmer, 65, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN, after a long illness. A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, September 3rd, at Martin - Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, where friends can greet the family.

Terri Irene Palmer was born August 21, 1956, in Waukon, IA, the daughter of Clayton "Neal" and Shirley (Brooks) Palmer. She graduated from Waukon High School in 1975, and attended NICC in Calmar, IA, where she received a degree in cosmetology. Terri owned and operated Terri's Salon for several years. She also worked at Northern Engraving, Regal Boats in Orlando, FL, and at Cabela's in Prairie du Chien, WI.

Terri loved being outdoors: working in her garden, feeding and watching the birds, collecting agates, fishing, hunting, camping, and especially a good campfire. She also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends, particularly her nieces and nephews. Terri loved the many dogs she has had over the years. She touched so many people over the years with her smile and great sense of humor.

Survivors include her longtime companion Wilbur Kollmann of Harpers Ferry; her siblings: Debra Harmening of West Salem, WI, Kathy (Paul) Benda of Waukon, Kenny (Donna) Palmer and Dave (Betty) Palmer, both of Harpers Ferry, and Sandy (Danny) Stocks of Waterville; many nieces and nephews; a lifelong friend Becky See; and many others. She is preceded in death by her parents and two nephews: Joshua Palmer and Kadin Harmening.