Ted L. Shinabarger

Theodore Lynn "Ted" Shinabarger passed away on Jun 5, 2025. He was 76 years old. Ted was born in Staples, MN on July 31, 1948 to Roger and Dona (Brink). He attended public school In Alexandria, graduating with the class of 1966.

He married Rebecca (Becky) Ann Sharp. Together, the couple welcomed two children, Brian and Julie.

After graduating from Alexandria High School, Ted attended Moorhead State College. He worked at Munsingware and MTS Systems in the twin cities for 38 years as an application developer and systems analyst.

After retirement Ted moved back to Alexandria and enjoyed living on Lake Le Homme Dieu.

Later in life, Ted met and married Laura Pederson.

He loved fishing and hunting (especially in Montana) and had a fascination with history of the West and Native Americans.

Ted will be remembered for faithfully acknowledging all his relatives and friend’s life moments with perfectly timed cards and well wishes.

He is survived by his wife, Laura; son, Brian Shinabarger; brother, David Shinabarger (Rachel); sisters Cindy Newhouse (Steven) and Linda Basney (Richard); and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Rebecca (Sharp), daughter, Julie and brother, Jack (J.R.).

Memorial services for Ted will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN at 2:00 PM with a visitation starting at 1:00 PM. Burial will be held at 11am at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens located at 5100 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN on Monday, June 16, 2025

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of arrangements for Ted.