Albert H. Terpstra, 98, of Grinnell, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at St. Francis Manor in Grinnell.
As per his wishes, he was cremated and a Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Albert was born Apr. 25, 1927, to Arie and Rena (Visser) Terpstra in Lynnville. In January 1948, he married Mildred Van Genderen.
He proudly served his country in the Navy.
In 1949, Albert joined his brother, Arnold, at Lynnville Seed Company until his retirement in 1981. He was a charter member of Lynnville Lions Club and past president and member of several organizations including the Lynnville-Sully School Board, Lynnville Telephone Company, and Iowa Seed Dealers Association. Albert served many years as the mayor of Lynnville and the chairman of the board for First State Bank in Lynnville.
Albert enjoyed playing golf and tennis. In the winter months, he would crack black walnuts for the holidays. He always made time for family and loved them dearly.
Survivors are his children Teresa Rizzo of Kansas City, MO, Craig (Karen) Terpstra of Eau Claire, WI, and Kyle (Tamara) Terpstra of Lynnville; four grandchildren Eric (Laura) Terpstra, Alex (Hannah) Terpstra, Laura (Zach) McCalester, and Carver (Shalane) Terpstra; and four great-grandchildren Everly Terpstra, Maeve McCalester, Weston McCalester, and Carmyn Terpstra.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mildred; three brothers George, John, and Arnold; three sisters Elizabeth Van Rees, Alma Terpstra, and Alice LaRosa.
