Theodore Peter Anthony Matelski

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ted Matelski of Williams, MN will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Warroad.  A visitation will be at Helgeson Funeral Home in Warroad on Friday evening from 5-7 PM with a 7:00 Rosary Service. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be at the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Williams at a later date.  Memorials preferred to the American Legion Post 371 in Roosevelt or the Williams Volunteer Fire Department.

Theodore Peter Anthony Matelski passed away on January 1, 2019 at the Sanford Hospital in Fargo, ND at the age of 81.

Ted was born in Chicago, IL on February 13, 1937 to Stephen and Frances (Mager) Matelski.  He attended school at St. Stanislaus Kostka until the family moved back to northern Minnesota; where he attended school in Roosevelt and Williams through the 8th grade. He started his working career to support his family, working with local farmers and loggers.  Ted entered the U.S. Army in 1960, serving our country for two years as a machine gunner, 3rd Infantry in Aschaffenbrug, Germany.  After returning home, Ted went back to Bixby Sawmill to work.  He started his career with Marvin Windows on June 29, 1962 until his retirement on March 28, 2000. 

On December 31, 1966, Ted was united in marriage to Stella Kiss in Williams, MN.  The couple made their home in the Williams area throughout their marriage.  They were blessed with two children. 

Ted loved his family and enjoyed each grandchild and great-grandchild in his own special way.  He enjoyed his green grass, gardening and coin collecting; but most of all… playing Rummy and teaching his grandkids how to play.  He will be remembered most as a hardworking, honest man of faith who attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williams, MN. Ted was a longtime member of the Williams Volunteer Fire Department and the American Legion Post #371 Roosevelt, MN. 

Ted is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Stella Matelski; children, Tod (Kelly) Matelski and Paula (Kevin) Fish; grandchildren, Cody, Carrie, Andrew, Trevor; and great-grandchildren, Odin, Einar, Ivar, Dean, Ivy and Riley; and siblings, Stephen and Ernest.

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