Theodore “Ted” Horning
Ted Horning, age 89 of Plymouth, Minnesota, formerly of Chokio, MN, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Visitation for Ted Horning will be Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.
Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio, MN.
Funeral services for Theodore “Ted” Horning will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chokio, MN.
Burial will be in the Chokio Lutheran Cemetery, rural Chokio, MN.
Theodore Glen Horning was born on January 20, 1936 in Graceville, MN. He was the son of Orville and Lillian Horning. He attended elementary school in District #61 and West Central School of Agriculture in Morris, MN graduating in 1954. In August 1955, he served in the Army for two years and spent 16 months in Korea with the 24th Field Artillery Battalion.
On April 6, 1958, Ted married Adrienne Akerson at Saint Joseph Lutheran Church in Rosholt, SD. They had four children: Steve, Sheryl, Janet, and Jean. Together they shared 67 years of marriage and resided in Everglade Township of Rural Chokio, and the last 5 years resided close to their children in the Minneapolis area.
Ted was an active member of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Chokio MN. He served on the Church Council, Town Board, and Chokio Lutheran Cemetery Board.
In his free time, Ted enjoyed camping, dancing, traveling, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. For 12 years they enjoyed wintering with their friends in AZ.
He is survived by his wife: Adrienne Horning; his son: Steven (Barb) Waconia, MN; his daughters: Sheryl (Dave) of Spring Park, MN, Janet (Jeff) Long of Maple Grove, MN, Jean (Paul) of Chaska, MN; and ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren; his sisters: Marilyn Trost, Sharon (Don) Sunquist, Judy (Ken) Rethmeier; his brother: Curt (Janna) Horning.
Ted passed away, to join his parents; infant son; sister: Dorothy Simpson; brothers: Don, Roger, and Wally Horning; and in-laws: Gene Simpson, Robert Trost, Marilyn, Nancy, and Peggy Horning.
Ted was a fun-loving, hilarious man who brought immense happiness and joy to our family and others. He had an infectious laugh. He possessed a big heart and a larger-than-life personality. He was loyal, steady, and a hardworking individual who cherished his farming and the time he spent working with his brothers. Ted was deeply connected to the community of Chokio and his church and enjoyed spending time with the boys, going up for coffee. He loved to hug and kiss his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are with Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris, MN.
