Ted was born in Crosby, MN, on April 18, 1920, and graduated from Duluth Central HS and St. Olaf College. A World War II veteran and past Commander of American Legion Post 435 of Richfield, MN, he retired from Shell Oil Co. as Senior Auditor and was an avid golfer. He and wife Helen married in 1945 and would have celebrated their 62nd Anniversary on December 1st. Ted was a staunch protector and provider, of proud and hardy Viking stock. He was and continues to be much loved and will always be remembered fondly by all his friends and family.