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Published May 22, 2010, 08:00 AM

Ted Wyatt Black

Ted Wyatt Black, 58, passed away Friday morning May 21, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. He died from ALS.

Ted Wyatt Black

Ted Wyatt Black, 58, passed away Friday morning May 21, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. He died from ALS.

Ted was born March 24, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. He was raised and graduated from high school in Springfield, Ohio. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Rosie, in Campbell County Tennessee October 9, 1970. He was in Missile Control Communications and stationed at the Grand Forks Air Force base in December 1971. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged to attend the University of North Dakota full time in December 1977. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in Marketing and Banking and Finance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising.

He worked in the financial service industry with First Bank Grand Forks, Bankers Systems, and Piper Jaffray. He was also an instructor at UND in the finance department for many years.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Ted was a member of the Grand Forks Jaycees and served on their Board of Directors.

He was an accomplished artist, dancer, and chef. One of the joys of his life was coaching for his children's youth basketball, soccer and football teams. He loved camping and fishing. He was active in many musical groups and theater productions throughout the years here in Grand Forks.

For 38 years, Ted has been a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. He has served as a Sunday school teacher, church councilman and treasurer of the congregation. For the past 26 years he was a member of the Senior Choir and Men's Ensemble.

Community service was a way of life for Ted. He was a member and past president of the Greater Grand Forks Sertoma Club where he volunteered to help run many July 4th celebrations. Ted also served on the board and was a volunteer for First Night. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans.

Left to build on his foundation of faith and sharing God's love are his wife of almost 40 years, and their children Angela (Korey) Erickson, Grand Forks, Wyatt (Starla) Black, Crystal, Minn., Samuel (Christina) Black, Minnetonka, Minn., Kirby Black (and her fiancé Jacob Vossler), Grand Forks, Isaac Black, Grand Forks; his grandsons Levi and Ezra Black and his granddaughter Ruby Erickson; his mother-in-law, Suzanne Kime and his sisters, Valerie (John) Kerwin, Sarasota, FL, Carolyn Livergood, St. Louis, Mo., and special brother and sister Harold and Lynn Cullom and their children.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Grand Forks Sertoma Club, PO box 12832, Grand Forks, ND 58208 or Calvary Lutheran Church, 405 South 9th St. Grand Forks, ND 58201.

A celebration of life and music will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Calvary Lutheran church 1405 9th St. S in Grand Forks.

Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks is in charge of arrangements.

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R t.
05/23/2010 7:43 AM

Black Family, My condolences. Ted was a very admirable man. Randy Telander

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Mary R.
05/22/2010 9:08 PM

Dear Rosie and family, Curt and I were deeply saddened to learn of Ted's death. The Black family was one of the first families we met when we moved to Rider Road in 1983. Angie babysat for our children and Wyatt and Sam were playmates to Kathryn and Sarah. Ted and Rosie were involved parents who cared not only about their children but children in the community as well. Always genreous with their time and friendship, they helped to make us feel welcome in the neighborhood. The years seem to have flown by and our children are now adults with families of their own. Ted's (and Rosie's) legacy of love, laughter, and committment to their family and community was demonstrated to many who knew them. We will keep you all close in our hearts and daily in our prayers in this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Love, Mary and Curt Radel

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Patricia O.
Ocala, FL     05/22/2010 10:38 AM

Rosie & family, Our deepest sympathy on Ted's passing. My husband and I thought you were two of the most wonderful people. I worked with Ted during the flood while he was a FEMA employee. You were both so dedicated to what you were doing in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. You will always be in our hearts. May he now rest in peace. Pat & Bobby Owens

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