Thief River Falls – Theodore Stoltman, 82, of Thief River Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Theodore “Ted” Walter Stoltman was born May 9, 1940 in Oslo, son of Walter and Tessie (Narlock) Stoltman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oslo. He graduated from Oslo High School in 1958. He then joined the US Marine Corps right after graduation. He was very proud to serve his country for 3 years, and he was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant. He was stationed in many parts of the world and honorably discharged in 1961.
On June 7, 1962 he was united in marriage to Jeannette Slominski at Oakland, CA. To this union 3 children were born, James, Roger and Bonnie. He worked for General Cable in Emeryville, CA, and later he moved his family to Babbit, where he worked for Reserve Mining Company. They then moved to Thief River Falls where the family made their home until the present. He worked at Northland Foods as the meat cutter, LB Hartz and the Turkey Plant, where he retired.
Ted enjoyed fishing and hunting in his earlier days. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, and enjoyed listening to country music. He and Jeannette took a trip to Nashville, Memphis and Dollywood, and a few other places for their 50th wedding anniversary. They also took a trip to Branson, MO, which he really enjoyed, and they were able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary last summer.
Ted had a lot of fun impersonating Hank Williams Jr., and playing the harmonica and violin. He played for the 100th year celebration in Oslo, dressing up as Hank and playing “Family Tradition” on a parade float.
Ted is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeannette of Thief River Falls; son, Roger of Thief River Falls; daughter, Bonnie (Larry) Kraft of Thief River Falls; grandson, Brody Kraft of Philadelphia, PA; granddaughter, Kylie Kraft (fiancé Tanner Peterson) of Hermantown; step-grandchildren, Levi (Andrea) Kraft, Leslie (Mike) Sedlachek, Laura (Chris) Hocstien; 12 great-grandchildren, Margaret, Ross, Maddie, Ciera, Cayden, Chloey, Clara, Carson, Bryson, Trenner, Treyson, Brielle; brother, Hilary Stoltman and sister, Cecilia Stoltman of Thief River Falls; brother-in-law, Fred (Marie) Slominski; nephews, Steve (Valerie) Stoltman, Chris (JoAnna) Slominski; nieces, Dianne Stoltman, Michelle Stoltman, Patricia (Marty) Pluth; grand nephews and nieces; and special lifelong friend, Ronnie Oas of Warren.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Tessie Stoltman; step father, Tony Urbanovich; parents-in-law, Matt and Rose Slominski; son, James Stoltman; brother-in-law, Ardell Slominski; and niece Tonya Slominski.
Ted loved Jesus very much and through life’s good times and bad, he turned to Him in prayer.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls, with Father Rick Lambert officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Warsaw, ND Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m., with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
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