Teresa L. Poller, age 56, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery in Storm Lake, Iowa, with Pastor Kiboko I. Kiboko officiating. Visitation will be held at the Storm Lake United Methodist Church, 211 East Third Street, Storm Lake, Iowa, from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Condolences may be expressed online at www.amesmonument.com.


Teresa Lynn Poller was born May 21, 1965, in Storm Lake, Iowa, the daughter of Eldon and Karen (Boettcher) Poller. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines. Teresa was employed at Hobby Lobby in Oklahoma for several years.

Survivors include her children, Matthew Poller (Brandi Randolph) of Pleasant Hill, Amber Beukema of Grimes, and Nicholas Beukema (Samantha Botto) of Des Moines; six grandchildren, Aubrey, Brayden, Keagen, Dakota, Payton, and Ava; her father, Eldon Poller of Storm Lake; three brothers, Kevin, Brent, and Todd; as well as nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Teresa was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Nicolle; her mother; maternal grandparents, Herman and Eula Boettcher; and paternal grandparents Harold and Mildred Poller.

Ames Monument & Cremation Center has been entrusted with the care of Teresa and her family.