Theodore Tangen

Theodore James Tangen Age 81, formerly of St. Louis Park and Maple Grove

Theodore “Ted” Tangen was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, and great-grandpa whose life was filled with curiosity, adventure, and love for family. Ted had a passion for the outdoors—spending time at the lake with his grandchildren, gardening, and exploring National parks across the country. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, sport shooting, and motorcycling, and was always up for a road trip or a BMW motorcycle rally.

Ted graduated from St. Louis Park High School in 1962. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a field that suited his curiosity and problem solving spirit. He also obtained his master’s degree in business, which allowed him to move into supervisory roles. He spent the majority of his career with Honeywell, where he was proud of his work and the people he worked alongside, continuing on with the company after his division was acquired by Alliant Techsystems.

Ted was a collector at heart, finding joy in baseball cards, coins, stamps, Department 56 houses, and even band-aid tins. In recent years, he embraced technology with enthusiasm, spending countless hours catching Pokémon and battling in Pokémon Go raids. He loved puzzles and Sudoku, reading, and cheering on his favorite teams—“Go Gophers!”

Family was at the center of Ted’s life. He shared his home with two cherished cats and treasured every moment with his children and grandchildren. His warmth, humor, and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Isabel Tangen, and his wife, Dorothy “Jeanne” Tangen. Survived by his brother Tom (Linda); children Mark (Chelsea) and Deb (Terry); grandchildren James, Karl, Teddy, Anthony, and Alyssa; great-grandchildren Casyn, Arayah, and Brynlee; and many nieces and nephews.

Ted’s life was a beautiful journey filled with laughter, love, and countless memories. May we honor his legacy by cherishing the simple joys he loved—time with family, the beauty of nature, and the thrill of discovery. His spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.