Theodore Askelson

Theodore Askelson, age 82, of Twin Valley, MN, died Friday, December 26, 2014, in Sanford Health, Fargo. Theodore Leland Askelson was born May 11, 1932, the son of Oscar and Annie (Hogetvedt) Askelson in Ada, MN. He was raised and attended school in the Borup, MN, area. After receiving his education, Ted worked with his dad on the farm. In 1951, Ted entered the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Ted returned to Borup to farm with his father where he enjoyed raising cattle. On November 11, 1961, Ted was united in marriage to Marilyn Boit in Ulen, MN. The couple made the family farm their home near Borup for nearly 40 years until the mid-1970's when Ted began working in construction. Ted spent most of his construction career working on building projects in North Dakota as well as Minnesota, until retiring in the mid-1990's. In 1998, Ted and Marilyn moved to Twin Valley. Marilyn passed away on June 5, 2009. Due to health issues, Ted has resided at the Twin Valley Living Center since 2013. In his later years, Ted took pleasure in his hobby farm as well as fishing, snomobiling and taking pride in his '56 Ford. Ted loved spending time with his family and treasured the time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ted is survived by a son, Kerry (Denise) Askelson of Twin Valley, MN; a daughter, Karla Pearson of Ada, MN; a sister, Rhoda Anderson of Ely, MN; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant son and a grandson, Miles. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 5, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at Winchester Lutheran Church, Borup, MN. Visitation will be Sunday from 3-5 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 4:30 at the Anderson Family Funeral Home, Twin Valley and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Officiating will be Pastor Karla Mickelson with music provided by Monica Winter. Pallbearers will be Matthew Askelson, Michael Askelson, Mark Askelson, Libby Pearson and Haley Pearson. Honorary Pallbearers will be his great-grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. Military honors will be provided by the Twin Valley Nesseth-Lien Post #431 of the American Legion and the MN National Guard Honor Guard. Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Twin Valley.

Theodore Askelson

May 11, 1932 - December 26, 2014