Terry Kristensen

Terry Kristensen, 72, Bismarck, died peacefully at home on June 4, 2025. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, June 9 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 N 4th St, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Terry was born in Valley City, North Dakota on February 24, 1953. He graduated from Fargo South High School in 1971 and then attended NDSU, graduating in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.

In 1975, Terry married Terryl Nesemeier. To this union, Anne Louise and Andrew Terrance were born. They moved to Bismarck in 1977 when Terry began working with Wyeth as a Pharmaceutical Representative.

In 1985 Terry purchased his first pharmacy at Mid Dakota Clinic. He owned and operated Heritage Pharmacy until 2017. In that time, Terry became the owner of several other pharmacies in Bismarck, Valley City and Fargo. During the course of his career, Terry was actively involved in Pharmacy at state and national levels.

In 2010, he received the Pfizer Bowl of Hygeia Community Service Award. Terry also received the Al Doerr Innovative Pharmacy Leader Award. For many years, Terry was involved with NDSU, including membership on the Board, the Foundation and with the Pharmacy Advisory Board.

He married Cathy Dotseth in 1997 and they attended many NDSU home football games and other activities as much as possible.

Terry was affectionately known to many as Tucker. He was a generous, loving man with a kind heart and the gift of humor and wit.

Terry is survived by his wife, Cathy; daughter, Anne (Lucas) Hoechst; son, Andrew (Karlee) Kristensen; grandchildren, Emersyn, Ethan, Elise and Elin Hoechst, and Kwinn, Kane, Karson and Kipp Kristensen; mother, Marilyn Kristensen; and siblings, Suzan (Stev) Skeen, Tucson, AZ, Thomas Kristensen, Tucson, AZ, Mark (Roxann), South Jordan, UT and Tucson, Karen (Steve) Latham, Tucson, AZ, and Jane (Brad) Davis, Dickinson, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Luther; and nephew, Matt Kristensen.

The family would like to thank the care team of Ethos Hospice, specifically Amanda A., Amanda K., and Anita for the wonderful care they gave to Terry.

Memorials may be addressed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Brave the Shave or a charity of choice.