Obituary of Theodore James Albrecht

Theodore James Albrecht, age 90, of Woodbury, MN and Tucson, AZ on December 22, 2023, peacefully joined JESUS and his “RIVER OF LIFE”: wife Mary of almost 60 years, son Allan, parents Carl and Rose, brothers Carl Jr. and Harold. He is survived by two brothers: Dennis (Carol), Ronald (Arlene), his seven children: Bill, Greg (Julie), Doug, Roseanne, Deborah, Vicki (Ron) and Michael (Jackie), grandchildren: Melissa, Jackie (Jaime), Buddason, Zoi (Aaron), Kenzie (Nate), Hyunhi and Connor, great grandchildren: Isaiah, Isabella, Freddie (Savannah), Vivian, Jaxson, Ayla, Amani and great great grandchildren: Nova and Nami. Ted worked for the 3M Company for 30+ years and the Minnesota Pioneer Press (part-time) for even longer! Ted will be remembered as a great father and mentor and as an avid art collector and consultant. He will be greatly missed by his family and artists all over the United States. Ted’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10 am. Rosary and viewing followed by Mass and reception will be held at St. Francis de Sales, 1375 S Camino Seco, Tucson, AZ 85710. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to dress as colorfully as possible, as Ted will be as well! There will be no cemetery burial. Interment will be later in Minnesota at the Roselawn Cemetery in the Albrecht Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Ted’s name to one of his favorite charities: sharingandcaringhands.org/marys-place, Mercy Ships, or Hillsdale College.