Background
Tersteeg, John Thomas was born on November 24, 1930 in Olivia, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Edward and Elizabeth Francis (Mysicka) Tersteeg.
Tersteeg, John Thomas was born on November 24, 1930 in Olivia, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Edward and Elizabeth Francis (Mysicka) Tersteeg.
President Steel Products, Inc., Olivia, Minnesota, 1968—1978, since 1980, Energy World, Inc., Olivia, since 1979. Member national council Behlen Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Nebraska, 1971—1973, president, 1973—1975. With United States Army, 1951-1952.
Director Bird Island Township Board, Renville County, 1955—1957. President National Farm Organization, 1962—1964. Director Mid-State Aviation, Olivia, 1971—1973.
Member of Minnesota Alternative Energy Association (director 1979-1983), Lions Club (Olivia).
Married Elizabeth Ann Scheibel, July 10, 1954. Children: Theresa, Kathryn, Barbara, Patricia, Patricia, Marilyn, Joseph, Kari.