Theodore J. "Ted" Ales

1931 - 2014

Theodore J. "Ted" Ales obituary, 1931-2014

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Wulff Funeral Home

1485 White Bear Ave

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Theodore Ales Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2014.

Age 83
Of Stillwater, MN

Passed away peacefully on March 13, 2014. He was preceded in death by Loving Wife, Edith; Parents, Gust & Marie (Koneczny) Ales; and Siblings, Anne, George, Daniel, & Audrey. Survived by Sons, Michael (Catherine), Richard (JoDee), & Vincent (Mary); Seven Grandchildren, Jordan, Emily, Taylor, Stephanie, Mackenzie, Josie & Cassie.

Ted's parents were immigrants from Poland & Greece. He grew up in St. Paul. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1950. Over the years, his classmates at the high school reunions retained lasting memories of each other, and some of them still gather for lunch at White Castle on White Bear Ave. Ted served his country in Korea, as a PFC in the Army, and he was awarded a Purple Heart. He always remembered the soldiers that stood alongside him, and some of his countrymen also regularly gather for lunch at White Castle. Ted had a passion for gardening, landscaping, and traveling, but his favorite pastime was just being with family and friends.

Special thanks to the inspirational Staff at Golden Living Center Nursing Home on Greeley in Stillwater, as well as to the wonderful personnel at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis & the VA clinic in Maplewood.


A Memorial Service will be held to honor Ted's life at 12 noon on Tuesday, March 18 at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St. Paul. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Good Counsel

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March 18, 2014

Ted was a sweet, wonderful & friendly person. Ted sat at the same dining table with my dad, Omar at Greeley. We will miss him!

Omar, Sue & Gordy

March 18, 2014

Michelle Schelp

Bob Voelz was so sorry to hear about your loss. His stories about Ted have been told for years. Our family knows what a great person he was and how much he'll be missed. Thinking of you all.
Bob's Granddaughter,
Michelle Schelp

March 17, 2014

Ted was a very nice man. He had a unique combination of class, compassion, sensitivity, and social grace. I loved shaking hands with him. He would align his shoulders with yours, look you right in the eye and give your hand a firm, friendly squeeze. He made people feel special. The Ales Family has lost a good man. I am sorry for your loss.

March 17, 2014

Joe Patton

Rick, Mike and Vince,

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad- Ted was such a nice guy and I'm glad I had a chance to visit with him last summer for a bit.
My thoughts and prayers,
Joe

March 17, 2014

Dave & Nita Kreiner

So sorry for your loss. Ted was such a sweet guy. He will be missed.

March 17, 2014

Mark Tomai

Mike, Rick and Vince, so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

March 16, 2014

Marcy (& Don) Johnson (from 'Club')

March 16, 2014
My sympathy to Michael, Richard and Vincent and their families. So sorry for your loss. He was a special friend and I know he is so happy to be with Edie again. They were a unique pair.

March 16, 2014

Chuck Todora

To Ted's family,
Went to High School with Ted and played football with him. He was one of my best friends back then. He was very well liked by everyone. He will be missed. You as well as Ted will be in our prayers. My Condolences

March 16, 2014

Jim Hirt

My sympathy to Michael, Richard and Vincent. So sorry for your loss. Uncle Ted is the best one arm golfer I know.
Jim Hirt
Gallatin TN

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Mar

18

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Wulff Funeral Home

1485 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Mar

18

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Wulff Funeral Home

1485 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106

Mar

18

Interment

Ft. Snelling

MN

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1485 White Bear Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106

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