Altaira "Terry" Kochendorfer

Altaira "Terry" Kochendorfer, age 85 of Menomonie, Wisconsin, died Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie.

Terry was a native of Menomonie since her birth on August 30, 1927. She loved her little town with the lake in the middle of the city, Mabel Tainter, Wilson Museum, Wakanda Park and more. She appreciated it all!

Terry met her husband Jim Kochendorfer while working at The Hotel Marion with Jim's mother, Virginia "Jean" Kochendorfer. They were married September 9, 1947.

The Tot N' Teen Shop is where Terry will be forever remembered. Many an Easter dress and snowsuit, did she sell. Her customers and co-workers meant a lot to her! She worked at the shop for Eth Brown, the owner from 1958-1978 and purchased it from that family. Later she worked for her good friend, Carolyn Ohnstad at The Hallmark Shop.

Terry had a great appreciation for nature. She loved all animals and she and Jim had several cats and dogs in their lifetime. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Carl) Snow of Menomonie; and two grandsons, Chris Snow of Spring Valley, WI and Zack Snow of Sherman Oaks, CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Olga Nelson; and her husband, Jim.

Per Terry's wishes, a Private/Family Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.

Many "thanks" and appreciation to the employees and staff at Dunn County Health Care Center of Menomonie for the outstanding care, love and true acts of kindness given to Terry while she resided there!!

Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.