Theodore Hansen Sr.
December 28, 1960 ~ July 4, 2023
Theodore Eric Hansen Sr. died on Tuesday July 4, 2023, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND at the age of 62 years old surrounded by his family.
Ted was born on December 28, 1960 in Wadena, MN to William Theodore and Genevieve Elizabeth (Decker) Hansen.
He graduated from Wadena High School in 1979. After high school he attended Anoka Vocation Technical Institute and graduated from the LPN and Surgical Technician programs.
Ted and Kerry Jo (Kreutter) Hansen were married on February 26, 1987. Ted enlisted in the U.S. Army and started basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas on October 8, 1987. After graduating from basic training, Ted was stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas. He was then stationed in Stuttgart, Germany when the Berlin Wall came down. While in Germany in December 1990, he was deployed to Saudi Arabia. He served as a Non-Commissioned Officer at the rank of (E5) Sergeant in his role as a combat nurse during the Gulf War.
After being in Germany for 3 years, Ted was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri where he was honorably discharged in December 1996. Ted and his Family moved back to Minnesota.
He attended Detroit Lakes Technical College graduating from the Biomedical Technician Program.
Ted was employed as a Bio Med at St. Francis Hospital in Breckenridge, MN for 21 years.
He served as deacon and Sabbath School Superintendent at various Seventh Day Adventist Churches.
He was a lifelong member of the VFW, DAV, and AUSA (Association of the United States Army).
Ted had a deep love for his family and delighted in spending time with them.
He cheered over any and every victory of the Minnesota Vikings! He was highly invested in the direction of politics in our country and enjoyed discussing current events with friends and family. In conversations with others he always managed to bring to light the importance of following Jesus and of His soon return.
Listening to hymns, polkas and country western music brought Ted happiness. He received the most joy from listening to his children play music on their instruments.
Ted is survived by his wife Kerry, Doran, MN; children Susan (Will) Baity, Pelican Rapids, MN, Carolynn (Isaac) Andersen, Madison, MN, Theodore Jr. (Ashley) Hansen, Moorhead, MN; his nine grandchildren Elizabeth, Isaac Jr., Emily, Catherine, Annabelle, and Joseph Anderson, Lilly Hansen, Liam and Morgan Baity; brother James (Sarah) Hansen; nieces Lola, Bella, Lena, and Svea Hansen, Genni (Jeremy) Anderson, Heidi (Albert) Omar; and nephews Peter (Carolyn) Hansen and Elijah (Trista) Hansen.
Ted was proceeded in death by his parents William and Genevieve (Decker) Hansen; and brothers William, Richard, Donald, and Daniel Hansen.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, July 13th at Boulger Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will take place the following morning at 9:00 AM, Friday, July 14th with full military honors at the Fargo National Cemetery in rural Harwood, ND.
Services
Visitation: July 13, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral: July 13, 2023 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Burial: July 14, 2023 9:00 am
Fargo National Cemetery
8709 40th Avenue North, Co Rd 20
Harwood, North Dakota 58042
(701) 451-4650
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/fargo.asp
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So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person to work with. He always had a smile on his face & he always made you laugh at his jokes. Will miss not seeing him at work. Prayers for you & your family.
Peace Be With You. REST IN PEACE, TED 🇺🇸
Kerry and family,
Ted lit up the room with his smile and laughter. He was a true joy to be around. He had a great gift of encouragement and used it it freely. Many within our Clinical Engineering family referred to Ted as the heart of our program. I am honored to have known him. He is already greatly missed. I pray for the Lord’s grace and peace to be very evident to the entire family during this time of grief.
So sorry to hear of Teds passing, I was a fellow Biomed tech for CHI in Park Rapids Mn, and met Ted when we traveled to a training seminar in Sturgis S.D. together. He really loved his family and the Vikings, (And Golden Corral) We live next to Akeley Mn where his brother Jimmy is the local police chief. Ted told me to speed through town and moon him 🙂 although never did. Wish we could have spent more time together; he was a very nice guy.
So sorry for your loss. Like many others, I knew Ted from working in the larger bio-med group that he worked in. We were in different states but it was always a pleasure to visit with Ted when we were able to get together. When I think of Ted a smile always follows. He will be missed.