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Terri L. (Friess) Carson, 71, passed away Friday, May 29, 20206, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1954, in Torrance, CA to Ray Arthur and Hazel Caroline (Hay) Friess. They both preceded her in death.
Terri is survived by children, Gary (Angie) Goodwin of Delphos and Jennifer (Chris) Ritchie of Sidney; 7 grandchildren, Dominic Goodwin, Isaac Troyer, Anthony Jones, Skyelar Carson, Savannah, Aiden, and Kolby Ritchie; 14 great-grandchildren, and siblings, Ray Friess, Jr., David Friess, Robin Friess, Cari Owens, and Wendy Niederlander.
Terri was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon; a sister, Patti Gugle; and a nephew, Danny Gugle.
Terri worked at Superior Metal Products (American Trim) in Lima. She retired in 2014. Terri enjoyed crocheting, doing projects around the house, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Terri’s family.