Rue, Theodore O. "Ted" Age 71, of Leesburg, FL and formerly of Fridley, MN, was born on 6/26/ 1934 in Sisseton, SD and died on 5/13/2006. Graduate of Pelican Rapids High School. He then served in the US Army. Graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in electrical engineering. Retired Honeywell military avionics engineer for over 30 years. Former president of Hockey Assoc. of Fridley. Survived by sons, Douglas (Sue) Rue of Big Lake, David (Katherine) Rue of Zeeland, MI; daughter, Teresa (Gary) Tonneslan of Big Lake; 8 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; sister, Sharon (Gary) Larson of Outing, MN; brother, Ken (Lu) Rue of Great Falls, MT; former wife, Patricia; special friend, Dee; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Ida; son, Thomas O. Rue; and granddaughter LeAnn Marie Rue. Special thanks to the Centra Care Dialysis Unit and the Monticello-Big Lake Nursing Home for their care. Funeral Thursday, 10:30 AM at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel, 250 East Broadway, Monticello. Visitation one hour prior to the funeral. Interment Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel 763-295-2918
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
I worked with Ted during his Radar Altimeter career phase at Honeywell. He had an incredible ability to lead his crew to achieve almost impossible tasks. His sense of humor, kidding, and teasing were never hurtful but rather part of what made him enjoyable to work for. We have missed him.
Bruce Clark
May 20, 2006 | Minnetonka, MN
We will always remember Ted as a happy, fun loving person that was kind to everyone. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
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Carolyn & Byron Butters
May 17, 2006 | Andover, MN
Many of us owe Ted a debt of gratitude for his committment to the youth hockey in Fridley. The program overachieved during his tenure and gave us many great opportunities in hockey and life.
"You're probably up at Sandy's aka. 'The Library' right now watching a hockey game...Thanks"
Chris Dahlquist
May 17, 2006 | Eden Prairie, MN
we had some great times with ted.
especially the tornado weekend of
1977.
tom gautschi
May 16, 2006 | Blaine, MN
