Theodore A. Deschampe

Theodore A. Deschampe, 76, Grand Portage, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born Aug. 7, 1928 to Joseph and Theresa (Morrison) Deschampe in Grand Marais. He grew up in Grand Portage and worked as a logger for several years in the days that trucks were loaded by hand. He later moved to Duluth and was employed as a truck driver for Anderson Trucking for 20 years. After returning to Grand Portage in 1990 he was self-employed as a truck driver. Ted enjoyed his evening rides to visit with people and spending his winters cutting firewood for friends. He was a member of the Grand Portage Band of Chippewa. Ted is survived by his wife, Patricia Reilly; sons, David (Linda) Deschampe and Jason Reilly of Duluth, Dean (Deborah) Deschampe and Darryl (Jessica) Deschampe of Grand Portage; daughters, Judy (Ronny) Ranta, Doreen Bailey, Janet Carlson, Jeannine Deschampe, and Cindy Deschampe all of Duluth and Danelle (Jacob Carr) Reilly of Grand Portage; sister, Veronica Olson of Grand Portage; 24 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. VISITATION:10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service on Monday, Sept. 6, 2004 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Grand Portage. Burial will be at Mount Rose Cemetery, Grand Portage. Arrangements by Cavallin Funeral Home.