1936
Ted
2016
Ted Hellie
August 21, 1936 — September 3, 2016
Memorial services for Theodore (Ted) Hellie will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the East Freeborn Lutheran Church. Pastor Matthew Griggs will officiate. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the East Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea Area Veteran Groups.
Theodore (Ted) Robert Hellie was born August 21, 1936, to Theodore Rueben Hellie and Clara Grasdalen Hellie. Ted lived his whole life on a Century Farm in Bancroft Township, except for two years in the Army. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1954. He was a life-long member of East Freeborn Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He died peacefully at home after a short bout with a very aggressive cancer.
Ted married Judith Johnson on October 23rd, 1965, at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Hartland MN.
Ted loved his life on the farm. Even in retirement he had a regular route to check the fields. He was a good steward and looked for improvements in the farming process. He was happy to have experienced the progress from the horse-drawn era to today's technology. Ted had a kind, generous, dependable spirit. He cared for many animals through the years, many of which picked him and the farm as a refuge.
In his younger years, Ted enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his later years he fed the birds and was content watching wildlife. He bowled in Albert Lea for many years. He also enjoyed playing golf with family and friends since the 1980s. Ted attended many different engine shows yearly. His favorite place was the farm; he spent hours in his farm shop entertaining, rebuilding small engines, and building trucks with home-grown walnut. He enjoyed being a Grandpa and always had time to prep the four-wheelers for the grandchildren or take a quick trip to the candy store or the DQ.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of 50 years; children Siri (Mark) Kalthoff of Apple Valley, MN, Jana (Wayde) Paulson of St. Cloud, MN; granddaughters Alexa and Sydney Paulson; grandsons Sean and Tae Kalthoff; sister Marjorie (Ozzie) Way; brothers/sisters in law: Jill (Jerry) Morstad, Wayne (Sarah) Johnson; Mother-in-law Elaine Johnson; a circle of friends too numerous to mention, including John's friends who remained dear to his heart.
Preceded in death by parents, Theodore & Clara Hellie, brother Kenneth Hellie, son John Robert Hellie. Father-in-law Walter Johnson; Sister-in-law Cheryl (Glen) Gauss
He was a good friend to all, blessed be his memory.
Theodore (Ted) Robert Hellie was born August 21, 1936, to Theodore Rueben Hellie and Clara Grasdalen Hellie. Ted lived his whole life on a Century Farm in Bancroft Township, except for two years in the Army. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1954. He was a life-long member of East Freeborn Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He died peacefully at home after a short bout with a very aggressive cancer.
Ted married Judith Johnson on October 23rd, 1965, at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, Hartland MN.
Ted loved his life on the farm. Even in retirement he had a regular route to check the fields. He was a good steward and looked for improvements in the farming process. He was happy to have experienced the progress from the horse-drawn era to today's technology. Ted had a kind, generous, dependable spirit. He cared for many animals through the years, many of which picked him and the farm as a refuge.
In his younger years, Ted enjoyed hunting and fishing and in his later years he fed the birds and was content watching wildlife. He bowled in Albert Lea for many years. He also enjoyed playing golf with family and friends since the 1980s. Ted attended many different engine shows yearly. His favorite place was the farm; he spent hours in his farm shop entertaining, rebuilding small engines, and building trucks with home-grown walnut. He enjoyed being a Grandpa and always had time to prep the four-wheelers for the grandchildren or take a quick trip to the candy store or the DQ.
He is survived by his wife, Judy of 50 years; children Siri (Mark) Kalthoff of Apple Valley, MN, Jana (Wayde) Paulson of St. Cloud, MN; granddaughters Alexa and Sydney Paulson; grandsons Sean and Tae Kalthoff; sister Marjorie (Ozzie) Way; brothers/sisters in law: Jill (Jerry) Morstad, Wayne (Sarah) Johnson; Mother-in-law Elaine Johnson; a circle of friends too numerous to mention, including John's friends who remained dear to his heart.
Preceded in death by parents, Theodore & Clara Hellie, brother Kenneth Hellie, son John Robert Hellie. Father-in-law Walter Johnson; Sister-in-law Cheryl (Glen) Gauss
He was a good friend to all, blessed be his memory.
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