Theresa Ann Kanner

Terry Kanner Obituary Theresa "Terry" Ann (Rudolph) Kanner passed away peacefully at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis on April 27, 2025, one day shy of her 77th birthday. Born the first of seven children to E. George and Ruth Rudolph, Terry grew up in Laramie, Wyoming. Her happiest days were spent in the mountains-at the family cabin, Vedauwoo, and in the Snowy Range-sharing a deep appreciation of nature with her six younger siblings. She attended St. Lawrence Elementary School through 8th grade and then transferred to Laramie Public Schools. Though she graduated from Laramie High School in 1966, she spent her junior year in Columbus, Ohio, where a French teacher recognized and inspired Terry's remarkable affinity for languages. She continued her language studies at the University of Wyoming, where she earned her bachelor's degree, and later pursued graduate work at the University of Minnesota. Fluent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese-with a strong command of German and some Japanese-Terry worked for many years as a translator at the 3M Corporation. Terry's two children, Rebecca and Aaron, were the greatest joys of her life. She followed their careers closely, as an author and a bodybuilder, respectively. The twin challenges of addiction and mental illness made the last years of Terry's life profoundly difficult. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and professionals who supported her with compassion and dignity. In addition to her children, Rebecca and Aaron, Terry is survived by her siblings Sarah Rudolph (Brad Schmicker) and Jack Rudolph; nephews Justin Boevers, Grady Rudolph (Katie), and Luke Rudolph (Tara Sparbel); and niece and nephew Emily Grace Rudolph and Jaxon Rudolph. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Peggy, Mary, Martin, and Jane Rudolph. ________________________________________ Service Information An open casket service for Theresa will be held on Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 p.m. at the Dawn Valley Chapel of Washburn-McReavy, located at: 9940 Bush Lake Road Bloomington, MN 55438 Visitation begins at 3:30 p.m. ________________________________________ Remembrances may be shared on Theresa Kanner's tribute page at: https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/ Memorial donations may be made to: Catholic Eldercare Attention: Emma Levitt 817 Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-379-1370

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Theresa Ann Kanner

April 28, 1948 - April 27, 2025

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Theresa Ann Kanner

April 28, 1948 - April 27, 2025

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