Terrance “Terry” Robert Dolan

EDINA–Terrance Robert Dolan, age 63 of Edina, passed away on March 29, 2025. Terry Dolan, son of Joseph and Evelyn Dolan, was born April 17, 1961 in Milroy, Minnesota as the tenth of 13 children. He grew up knowing the value of hard work and was part of an active, busy farm family. He was very proud of his Irish Catholic family.

As one of 20 high school graduates in 1979, Terry was deeply involved in sports and activities, including theater, band, football, basketball, baseball, cross-country and track. In the summers, he practiced golf at the Tracy Country Club where he took note of a cute girl golfing ahead of him. True to his shy nature, after nine months, he finally worked up the courage to give her a call.

Terry attended college at the University of St. Thomas, majored in accounting, and married Susan Mix -that cute golfing girl – in 1982. He started his career in public accounting and eventually specialized in banking. They were blessed with two daughters and moved to Ohio.

In 1998, an offer to join U.S. Bank brought him back to Minnesota. Terry served as Controller before later becoming Chief Financial Officer and then Vice Chair and Chief Administration Officer. A tireless worker, he had a unique ability to lead, inspire and problem solve; Terry made everyone feel comfortable with his authenticity and gentle humor. He loved to travel and experience new cultures and places.

Terry loved telling stories with family. Annually, he sang rousing renditions of Irish folk songs at the Dolan Family Classic, a golf tournament. If he had a few extra hours on a Saturday, you could find Terry at the local hardware store, roaming up and down the aisles. He loved to tinker and applied his skills up north at the family lake cabin, where he created many special memories with his children, grandchildren and extended family.

Terry was an active philanthropist who believed in supporting local communities. He served on the board of directors for the Killebrew Thompson Memorial and cultural institutes like the Minnesota Opera, Artspace and the Cowles Center. Terry also served on the boards of Catholic Charities, the College of St. Benedict and the Minneapolis Foundation. He was honored with a street named after him, “Terry Dolan Drive,” which celebrates his lasting impact revitalizing the Pullman Community in Chicago.

He is survived by Susan, his wife of 42 years; daughters Jane (Chris) and Hannah (Eric) and six beautiful grandchildren; siblings Kenny Dolan, Mike (Cela) Dolan, Larry (Linda) Dolan, Dan (Linda) Dolan, Tim Dolan, Jean (Donnie) Schmidt, Janette (Steve) LaVoy, Mary (Bob) Andersen, Patty Dolan, Neil (Linda) Dolan, Bob (Peggy) Dolan; brother-in-law Steve Oakland; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, sister Rose Oakland, sisters-in-law Marie Dolan, Joy Dolan and brother-in-law David Mann.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy in Edina. A second visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 3rd at the Church of St. Patrick, followed by a memorial mass at 11 a.m. Washburn-McReavy – Edina Chapel, 5000 West 50th Street, Edina, MN 55436 Church of St. Patrick – 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina, MN 55439

Memorials preferred to Killebrew-Thompson (cancer) or Catholic Charities.