Ted R. Thompson, age 91, of Faribault, Minn., died on Sept. 23, 2020, at New Perspective Senior Living, Faribault.

Memorial services were held at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Oct. 8, 2020, with the Reverend Jeff Sandgren officiating. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis on Oct. 8, 2020.

Ted was born on July 20, 1929, in International Falls, the son of Teddy W. and Mae (Regal) Thompson. In 1947, Ted graduated from International Falls High School. Ted then attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, graduating in 1951 with majors in history and physical education. He remained at Luther the following year to teach physical education and coach freshman football while awaiting the draft. In 1952, he was drafted into the United States Army, serving in Korea until his discharge on April 2, 1954. Ted then attended the University of Minnesota where he received his master’s degree in education. He also served as a graduate assistant for freshman football and taught one physical education class. On May 28, 1955, he was united in marriage to Corinne Peterson ‘52 of Decorah, Iowa, and moved to Crosby where he taught and coached for seven years. In 1962, they moved to Faribault where Ted taught and coached until his retirement in 1986. His teaching duties included history and international issues.

Ted was an avid reader who loved history. He lived out some of this history in the years he hosted TCIP participants from Korea, Japan, South Africa, China and Zambia. He also thought he would live history through travels after retirement. Ted and Corinne first went on a Russian tour, followed by travels to Germany, Austria and other European countries but health issues soon ended the world travels for Ted. However, he was still able to pursue his passion for golf and their winters in Myrtle Beach, S.C., continued for 20 years. We cannot leave out his number one priority throughout his life; family always came first for Ted.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Corinne (Peterson) Thompson ‘52; son, Steve (and Teresa) Thompson of Faribault; daughter, Cathy (and Mike) Brown of Apple Valley; grandchildren, Caitlin and Mikelle Brown; step grandchildren, Jessica (and Tyson), Blake (and Jamie), Jenna (and Cody), Kayla and Parker; four step great grandchildren; sister, Marlene Emery of Eveleth.

Memorials may be directed to Faribault Area Public Schools Educational Trust Association (FAPSETA), Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Faribault Endowment Fund.