Ted Loftness Obituary Ted Loftness, age 65, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2022 at Abbott Northwestern Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born to Orville and Marilyn Loftness in 1956, and grew up in Gibbon, MN. He graduated from St. Olaf College in 1979 and married Mary Hertsgaard, whom he met while both worked summers at the Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN. Ted graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1983 and completed a residency in Internal Medicine through the University of Minnesota. He was also a Chief Resident at the Minneapolis VA Hospital. He began his career as an Internist in Litchfield, MN in 1987. After practicing for a number of years he transitioned into various healthcare leadership roles and completed his career as Vice President and Medical Director at Medica. All who knew Ted could feel his passion for helping others navigate health challenges. Family and friends have numerous stories to tell about how Ted had saved their life, or the life of a loved one. Ted loved sharing his hobbies and interests with his family and friends. Whether it was tailgating at a Gopher game, golfing, hunting, or fishing in Canada, he was always up for fun and tall tales. His greatest love though was his family. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Mary, daughter Siri (Shaun), daughter Maren (Michael), grandsons Teddy, Peder, and Calvin, siblings Greg, Paul and Mary. A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26th from 1-2pm followed by a Celebration of Life from 2-5pm at the Wayzata Country Club - 200 Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391. If desired, please consider making a donation in Ted's name to one of the following organizations: Concordia Languages Villages - https://concordialanguagevillages.givingfuel.com/passportfund memorials can be directed to the Norwegian Villager scholarships in honor of Ted 'Finn.' Bolder Options - https://www.bolderoptions.org/support-us Allina Foundation in support of Abbott Northwestern Nursing Excellence - https://donate.allina.com/Abbott_Northwestern Services Visitation Friday August 26, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Wayzata Country Club 200 Wayzata Boulevard West Wayzata, MN 55391 Celebration of Life Friday August 26, 2022 2:00 PM Wayzata Country Club 200 Wayzata Boulevard West Wayzata, MN 55391