Keith Tellekson, age 88, died peacefully at home in Prior Lake, MN on Monday, August 19, 2019.
Keith was born June 14, 1931 to Cecil and Margaret (Okdale) Tellekson. He graduated from St. Olaf college, where he met the love of his life, Betty Bergstrand. Keith served in the army for 2 years after college, before receiving his MBA from Northwestern University.
Keith and Betty were married in 1956 and raised 3 children, David, Kristin and Jane. Keith worked as a Human Resources Director for Honeywell in Minneapolis, MN, and Microswitch in Freeport, IL. The family enjoyed camping in Canada, skiing, road trips to visit family, and trips to the Bahamas. Keith was devastated when Betty died of cancer in 1976.
Keith later married Joy Thomas and they moved to Minneapolis in 1979, where Keith later retired from Honeywell after 33 years of service. Keith and Joy enjoyed boating on Lake Minnetonka (in Keith’s pride and joy, a wooden Skiffcraft boat), playing golf, fishing and spending winters in Mesa, AZ. Keith was Joy’s caretaker for many years as she struggled with the effects of Parkinson’s disease. He was an amazing caregiver. Joy died in 2014.
Keith loved life and his family. He remained an avid reader, crossword puzzle, Packer fan, Twins fan, traveler and all-around kind, funny, loving, & amazing person.
Keith will be forever loved and missed by his children, David (Rebecca) Tellekson, Kristin (Dave) Murawski, Jane (Rob) Juten; Joy’s children, Bill (Debbie) Thomas, Terri Brintlinger, JoLynn (Jeff) Wagner; grandchildren, Sarah Tellekson, Alex (McKenzie) Tellekson, Molly Tellekson, Allison Murawski, Peter Juten, Jonathan Juten, Ben (Katie) Brintlinger, Matt (Lauren) Brintlinger, Jay (April) Wagner, Jack Wagner; 8 great -grandchildren; brother, Wayne Tellekson; sisters, Mary (David) Nelson, Kay Tellekson; other loving family and friends.
Keith is proceeded in death by wives, Betty Tellekson, Joy Tellekson; son-in-law Todd Brintlinger; parents, and sister-in-law, Sindy Tellekson.
A celebration of Keith’s life will be held on Saturday, August 31, at 11 a.m. with visitation starting at 10 a.m., at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3116 North Berens Rd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372. Luncheon will follow in the McKenna Crossing atrium.
Memorials are preferred and will be distributed in Keith’s memory by his family.
