Donald Andrews Tedlund
Era: World War II
Military Branch: Navy
TEDLUND, Donald Andrew
Donald Andrew Tedlund was born on October 7th 1925 to Charles and Mildred Tedlund.in Duluth, Minnesota.
Mr. Tedlund grew up in Duluth and graduated from Duluth Central High School in 1943. He enlisted in the US Navy and served as a signalman (SM2) in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was assigned to the LST 640, the LCS (L)(3) 67 and the USS Estes (AGC-12)
After the War, he married Jean and started a family. Mr. Tedlund earned his degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota. He retired as a trust officer in 1988 after 22 years at US Bank.
Mr. Tedlund died on October 18th 2017 at the age of 92 in Silver Bay, Minnesota. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in his hometown of Duluth.
Source:
Donald Andrews Tedlund (1925-2017) - Find A Grave Memorial
Page 12 WWII Navy Muster Rolls - Fold3
Donald Andrews Tedlund, 92, of Duluth passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay surrounded by his wife and family. He was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth on October 7, 1925 to Charles and Mildred Tedlund.
He grew up in Duluth and graduated from Central High School in 1943. He enlisted in the US Navy and served as a signalman in World War II in the Pacific Theater. After the War, he earned his degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota. He retired as a trust officer in 1988 after 22 years at US Bank.
During retirement, he and Jean enjoyed spending time with their family, traveling, and making memories at the cabin they built together in Iron River, Wisconsin.
Don lived his life for the Lord and was a very active member at Bethel Baptist Church and most recently worshiped at Lakeview Covenant Church.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Kristopher Olson, and sister-in-law Donna Tedlund.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jean; children: Tom (Robin) Tedlund, Julie (Tim) Olson and Dave (Shari) Tedlund; grandchildren: Ben Olson, Kris (Ray) Erickson, Tyler Tedlund, Kasey Tedlund; a great grandson; brother William Tedlund; nieces and nephew.
Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery
Source: Find-A-Grave
