Hutchins, Terry L. Age 72, of Eden Prairie, passed away January 31, 2020, following a year of battling cancer head on and showing a dignity and grace that was wonderful to behold. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Evelyn Stockhaus, former husband, James Gaulke and sisters-in-law, Joanne Gaulke and JoAnn Hutchins. Born in Minneapolis, raised in Richfield and a graduate of its public high school. She retired from a career in human resources in 2010 as a Vice President of TCF Bank. Terry was a loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, relative and friend. Survived by husband, Bruce Hutchins; daughters, Lisa (Gaulke) Anderson (partner Scott Reed) and Kathy (Gaulke) Sieg (Jeff); Step-children Bruce Hutchins, Jr. and Sarah (Hutchins) Hanneman (David); Grandchildren, Michael (Alice) Sieg, Nickolas Sieg (fiancée Lindsay Roy), Maria Sieg, Riley Hutchins (Elias Heller), Jessica Head, Ennisa Anderson (partner Thomas Hoekstra ) and Regan Anderson; Siblings Gail Perusse (Donald) and David (Enedina); Brother- and sister- in law, David and Jamie Hutchins, and many relatives and friends. Her easy smile, laugh and conversation and her cards for all occasions will be greatly missed. Terry enjoyed community involvement, serving as a volunteer and donor and participating in community events. She and Bruce were an active Eden Prairie couple and usually the last ones on an event's dance floor. They traveled extensively in the U.S. visiting family and friends, for alone vacations and for business purposes. They particularly enjoyed San Diego, CA., Longboat Key, FL. and the Minnesota North Shore of Lake Superior. They also spent time enjoying family and friends at their lake home in Crosslake, MN. - boating, fishing, bird watching, barbecuing, deck sitting and sitting by the lake-side fire pit making s'mores with grandchildren. Grandchildren were the greatest joys of Terry's life, followed by the opportunities to add to her various collections. Special appreciation is expressed to the care given at Yorkshire of Edina and by St. Croix Hospice. Memorials suggested to the Animal Humane Society, 845 Meadow Lane No., Golden Valley, MN 55422 or PROP (People Reaching Out to People), 14700 Martin Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344. A service of celebration previously indicated for spring will be held at a later date to be announced.

Published on May 10, 2020