Terry Kylmala

Terry Lee Kylmala, 81 of Embarrass, MN peacefully passed away at Essentia Health – St. Mary’s in Duluth, MN on October 1, 2025. Terry was born on November 16, 1943 to Reino & Alice (Hayden) Kylmala.

Terry served in the Navy in the Seabees. He married Doris Seppala and they moved to Embarrass, MN. He and Doris started and ran Kylmala Truss until their retirement.

Terry is survived by his wife of 59 years Doris; a son Keith Kylmala of Duluth, MN; and a daughter Kristie Kylmala of Virginia, MN; Siblings: Michael (Connie) Kylmala, Nancy (Joe) Skerjance and Laura Ann (John) Halvorson. He was preceded in death by parents; sisters: Gail and Susan; and his brother Richard.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on October 16, 2025 at The Timber Hall in Embarrass, MN from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Lunch will be served starting at 11:30 am. The family encourages all to wear a flannel shirt (Terry’s favorite kind of shirt).

The family requests memorials to Embarrass Region Volunteer Fire Department or Sisu Heritage Inc.