Dr. Theodor J. 'Ted' Litman

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Litman, Dr. Theodor J. "Ted" age 91, of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully on April 22nd, 2024, after a long battle with Lewy Body Syndrome. Preceded in death by parents, Dr. Sam and Leone, of West Duluth. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Brenda; sons, Gregg and Scott (Paula); brother, Jeff (Marilyn); and grandchildren, Mia and Shane (23), Jackie (20), and Chase (17). Ted graduated from Duluth Denfeld High School, then attended the University of Minnesota, where he showed up as a freshman and didn't leave until moving out of his Emeritus office a few years ago. He was a respected professor and pioneer in the field of medical sociology, a passionate Gopher fan who never missed a football or men's basketball game for decades, a fixture in St. Louis Park Little League for 30 years (winning championships and establishing a special tournament for last place teams, "where last can be first"), and not to mention a loving and supportive husband, father, and grandfather. Our family would like to thank the devoted support of Ted's caregivers, Karen, DeeDee, Sue, Jariatu, Miatta, Michael, and Rihanna, who felt like extra members of the family while helping manage his illness. Funeral service 1 pm THURSDAY, April 25th at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5225 Barry St. W., St Louis Park, and available on Zoom at hodroffs.com/… In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Dr. Theodor James and Brendalee Litman Scholarship, which provides assistance to Doctoral students in the Division of Health Policy and Management. Memorials may be sent to: University of Minnesota Foundation, PO Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486-0266. Please mention the Dr. Theodor James and Brendalee Litman Scholarship. Hodroff-Epstein 612-871-1234 hodroffepstein.com

Published on April 24, 2024