Terry Lee Kiele died on his 77th birthday, at Cottonwood Hospital. He was born on May 15th, 1946 to Arthur and Geneva (Adamson) Kiele, in Grangeville.
He is survived by his wife, Vicky, leaving behind their family home in Kooskia, with 3 children: Tim (Tonya) Kiele, Dawn Smith (Shannon), Rebecca Wingler (Jamie), 12 Grandchildren and 5 great children. He is also survived by 1 sister and 2 brothers.
He graduated from Clearwater Valley in 1966, then spent from the fall of 1966 to Feb. 1968 in the Army, then was in the Army Reserves from 1968 to 1972. He then returned to Kooskia, and met Vicky in the beginning of 1973 and they got married on Feb. 2nd, 1974. Terry and Vicky raised their kids in Kooskia, where Terry was a timber feller most of his life. He resided in Kooskia until his passing.
Terry was an avid outdoorsman. He loved all things hunting, fishing, and making memories with his kids and grandkids in the wilderness.
Terry is preceded in death by his mother, father, and 6 of his siblings.
Graveside services will be conducted at Pine Grove Cemetery of Kooskia at 11 am, May 20th, 2023. A Potluck will follow, at the Kooskia City Hall, please bring a dish and memory to share!