Theodore Joseph Luetmer was born September 18, 1969 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Aloysius and Maureen (Heinen) Luetmer. He was raised on a farm near Meire Grove, and graduated from Melrose High School in 1988.

Ted's path in life took him to San Diego, CA where he worked as a designer in a printing shop, and ultimately to Alaska where he fell in love with the adventures of working in the fishing industry. He was employed by Icicle Seafoods, Inc., managing a crew on the Bering Star Ship in Dutch Harbor. This job allowed him to work with people from all over the world and he made many good friends. Ted was on his way home for a visit when he unexpectedly passed away from an unknown heart condition.

Ted was adventurous, and traveled near and far, including trips to the Ukraine, Germany, France, Amsterdam and the Dominican Republic, to name just a few.  He loved his work but loved his family and friends back home, too, and made the trip to Minnesota whenever possible. His positive attitude and constant smile were always welcomed by everyone especially his nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.

Survivors include his parents, Al and Maureen Luetmer of Grey Eagle; sisters and brothers, Mary (Rod Danielson) Monroe of Los Angeles, CA, Rose Pawlenty of Monticello, MN, Robert "Bob" (Amy) Luetmer of Big Lake, MN, Marty (Linda) Luetmer of Jordan, MN, Tony (Sheri) Luetmer of Meire Grove, MN, Patricia "Pat" Luetmer of San Diego, CA, and Lois Luetmer of Los Angeles, CA; 14 nieces and nephews, Joe, Maggie, Julia, Nick, Tony, Vincent, Josie, Isabella, Mandy (Brad), Tony, Emmett, Zak, Makiya and Alex; great nephews, Kellen and Camden; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ted, we love you and will miss you always.