Theodore "Ted" Anton Karlsen
September 2, 1938 - May 28, 2021
Theodore “Ted” Anton Karlsen, age 82, of Avoca passed away suddenly on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville, WI. He was born on September 2, 1938, in Racine, WI, the son of Anton and Edith (Christensen) Karlsen. Ted was drafted in the United States Army and served in the “Bay of Pigs”. On November 2, 1968, he married Marlene L. Jones in Racine. He was a very proud, full blooded Dane and “stubborn Dane”. He loved telling stories of his Danish heritage. Ted was also proud of the Veterans Memorial Hospital and their staff for always taking good care of him. Survivors include his wife Marlene “Mitzi” Karlsen of Avoca; a daughter, Ruthann Karlsen (fiancé Ron Corkum) of Montfort; 3 grandchildren, Brendt and Brenden Knudtson, Josephine Corkum all of Montfort; 3 siblings, Kathleen (Bill) Wakefield of Oak Creek, Marilyn Peterson (friend Peter) of Racine, Dave (Kathy) Karlsen of Racine; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Ted’s life will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Friends may call at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, June 7, 2021 from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Local military honors unit will provide military honors. www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com .
Theodore “Ted” Anton Karlsen, age 82, of Avoca passed away suddenly on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Upland Hills Hospital in Dodgeville, WI. He was born on September 2, 1938, in Racine, WI, the son of Anton and Edith (Christensen) Karlsen.... View Obituary & Service Information