Mankato, Minnesota - Terrance John Barnes, age 78, of Mankato passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Northview - North Mankato Mortuary. Memorial gifts may be directed to the ALS Association or to Prairie Grace Hospice of Mankato.

Terrance was born on July 28, 1947, in Mankato to Eugene and Florence (Volk) Barnes.

Terrance graduated from Mankato High School in 1965. In his youth, he enjoyed spending time on Lake Washington, swimming, waterskiing, and boating. He spent his career working for the Union Pacific Railroad, retiring after 30 years of service.

He spent his life in the Mankato area, where he built a life centered around the people and moments that mattered most. Terrance was known for his sense of humor and his ability to make others laugh. He had a playful spirit and brought a lightness to those around him.

Terrance enjoyed downhill skiing, spending time on the lake, and driving his convertible. He also valued simple moments, like having coffee with his brother, telling jokes, and spending time with the people he cared about. He always had a soft spot for dogs, and being around them never failed to make him smile.

Family was an important part of Terrance's life. He was a devoted husband and father, and his daughters were the light of his life. In the years before his wife's, Susie, passing, he cared for her with quiet dedication and strength.

Terrance will be remembered for his humor, his energy, and the way he made everyday moments a little brighter.

Terrance is survived by his daughters, Kristine (Ryan McCabe) Barnes, and Anne Barnes; siblings, Larry (Becky), Ranae Trumbull, Lisa (Ray) Winter, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Terrance was preceded in death by his wife, Susan, and his parents, Eugene and Florence Barnes.