Louie, Terry M. passed away peacefully at age 67 on October 10, 2021, at home, in Andover MN, with his wife beside him. Supporting further research into diseases of the brain, Terry generously bequeathed his body to the University of Minnesota Medical School and his brain to the Mayo Clinic for Brain Research. Because of those special circumstances, especially during Covid-19 lockdown rules, no funeral was held. A small Celebration of Life with family was held the week after his passing. There will be another Celebration of Terry's Life, sponsored by professional friends and colleagues on Thursday, September 22, 2022, 4:30pm, at the Minnehaha Falls Park, Wabun Picnic Area 1A, 4655 46th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN.

Terry Louie graduated High School from Northeast Catholic, BS degree at Temple University, and Juris Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania, all making him a "Philly" boy. (Midlife "just for fun" he returned to graduate school for a Master's Degree in Political Science from the American Military University.) After completing his law degree, Terry became an officer in the US Navy in the Judge Advocate General Corps (JAGC). Upon returning from active duty and became a Navy Reservist, he was recruited to Dorsey & Whitney law firm in the Twin Cities. In his legal career spanning 40 years, Terry also was employed by the US Federal Government in its evolution from the Department of Justice, to the Department of Homeland Security to Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Terry's thoughtful approach to the law and willingness to give back to the profession earned him accolades from peers and coworkers as Terry always tried to assist in pro bono cases, help law school students, and recruit future JAGs. Terry was a living example of the principles he valued. The importance he placed on education motivated him to become an avid reader, become a self described "political Junkie/Nerd/Dork" and serve as an adjunct professor teaching legal writing at (Hamline) William Mitchell Law School.

As a first generation son born of immigrants from China, Terry's devotion to helping others evolved to help create a solution for a growing need: a professional organization of Asian Pacific Island American Attorneys, a place where all could network, reach out to help each other in overcoming bias in communities, gain access for Asian Americans in all areas of life, but especially those in the law profession. With national contacts of like-minded attorneys, Terry became the first President of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) in Minnesota. The beginnings were humble, meeting around a late night dinner table at the Village Wok near the University of Minnesota. The group now incorporates Minnesota in their acronym: MNAPABA. Grown since Terry and colleagues met to establish the organization, members now number in the hundreds. MNAPABA recently changed their Law School Student Scholarship name to officially be named the Terry M. Louie Founder's Scholarship. A fitting legacy to honor Terry's efforts and commitment to those who wanted to further their education, no matter the cultural adversity or obstacle.

Aside from his professional and personal accomplishments, Terry was known for the deep, enduring relationships that he formed with friends, colleagues and family. He believed in the validation of a good handshake, the value of a hand-written, thoughtful note or phone call, a philosophy for life-long learning and belief in political discourse with respect for all in conversation.

In high school, Terry became enamored with the ancient strategic game of Chess. Winning many tournaments over the years from high school until 2019, Terry also was an excellent Chess tutor. Having made the level of Grandmaster one time, we called him the Grandmaster of Life. Toward the end of his life, Terry was welcomed by members of the Castle Chess Club in Minneapolis. A big thank you to Nathan Hoover for his patience. Most did not know of Terry's loss of executive function, a cognition deficit that hurt his playing ability profoundly. They still enjoyed his laugh and friendship. Attaining the rank of US NAVY Captain, but having to retire due to his health before fully earned, Terry's final rank was Commander. We called him Captain anyway.

Terry had the utmost respect and admiration for all of his workplace colleagues, truly enjoying each in the office. Thank you to all the DOJ/DHS/ICE retirees who lovingingly feted Terry with a heartfelt retirement dinner. Special thanks to all his co-workers, especially kind souls (balm for my soul) Rich Soli, Kristin Olmanson, Laura Trosen and retiree-par-excellence Dolly Eastman. Dolly and all, you threw a wonderful, touching tribute of a party.

Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Ida Louie (Philadelphia PA). Survived by his loving wife Linda, brother Michael (Peggy) (Wilmington, Delaware), sister Diane (Gerhard) Zanker (Philadelphia, PA), as well as niece Emily and nephew Kevin. Terry's cousins from Aunt Mary and Uncle Tom Ling also from Philadelphia became his close friends during their lives, dating back to school in Chinatown in Philly. Terry was also greatly loved by his Minnesota family through Linda, including brothers-in-law and sisters-in- law, and many many nieces and nephews, and grand nieces/nephews. Close friends through the years are forever cherished: the JAGCorps locally (ComNavForJapan, too), especially Neal and Sondra Nelson. Terry will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Linda Louie, or MNAPABA or Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church & School in Philadelphia PA, or the University of Minnesota Medical School Bequest program, are welcomed for various memorials. Upon the third year from Terry's passing, he will be inurned in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minnesota. A list of addresses for gifts will be on CaringBridge.org. Terry's site address is caringbridge.org/public/….

Published on September 18, 2022