Theodore "Ted" Hines Obituary

Truman, MN

            Private family services for Theodore “Ted” A. Hines, age 86, of Truman, MN, will be held at a later date.  Ted passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2022, at his home in Truman, MN.  The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fairmont is assisting the family with arrangements. 

            Theodore Albert Hines was born on March 14, 1936, in Burrough, SD.  He was the son of Theodore C. and Louise (Maurer) Hines and attended Fairmont public schools. 

            Ted lived in Kimball, SD, before moving to Fairmont, MN, until most recently moving to Truman, MN, in 1977. He worked for many years as the Produce Manager at Gunther’s grocery store in Fairmont until his retirement.  Even after retiring, Ted worked part-time at Gunther’s until they closed.        

            During his free time, Ted enjoyed watching John Wayne, Roy Rogers, and other old western TV shows.  He could often be found tinkering in the garage or playing horseshoes.  Years ago, he loved playing card games such as 500 and Buck Euchre.

            Left to cherish his memory include his children, Kelly (Kevin) Hillmer of Fairmont, MN, Kim (Brad) Appel of Fairmont, MN, Kayette Montcalm of Minneapolis, MN, Kory (Shari) Hines of Granada, MN, and Kurt (Connie) Hines of Truman, MN; grandchildren, Sandra (Adam) Steuer of Granada, MN, Melissa (Ernie) Minton of Northrop, MN, Kendra Joeckel of Blue Earth, MN, Shawna Appel of Fairmont, Nolan Montcalm of Minneapolis, MN, Alanna (Dustin) Healey of Granada, MN, Raela Hines of Granada, MN, and Jesse (Krysten) Walters of Fairmont, MN; 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Gary Winch, Anna (Marlin) Miller, Kenny (Valerie) Winch, and Darlene Wiederhoeft; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.  Along with his parents, Theodore and Louise Hines, Ted was preceded in death by his step-father, Earl Winch; son, Kent Hines; sister, Norma Kasten; brother, Larry Winch; and a brother in infancy.

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