Theodore "Ted" Roberton JR.

Theodore Samual (Ted) Roberton passed away on November 3, 2026, in North Oaks, Minnesota.

Ted was born July 27, 1944, at Jefferson Barracks, MO. to Theodore (Ted Sr) and Lois (Rickert) Roberton. He moved to Rushford after his father left the army in 1946. He graduated from Shattuck School in 1963 and attended Winona State University, graduating in 1968. He married Anne Biesanz in Winona on September 23, 1967, to which they were blessed with two children James (Jim) and Lorene (Lori).

He attended Navy OCS and was commissioned as an Ensign in November 1968. He was stationed in Rota, Spain for two years before being honorably discharge as a Lieutenant. He then returned to Winona State where he finished two additional degrees in June 1973. He worked for Peat, Marwick, and Mitchell CPA firm for two years and received his CPA certificate in October 1975.

He moved back to Rushford on November 1, 1975, to join his father at the Rushford State Bank. He became president in 1990 with Ted Sr.’s passing. He also taught accounting at Winona State on a part-time basis for a short time.

Ted was involved in many groups and activities in Rushford including serving in city government, City Emergency Services, the Rushford American Legion as Sargent-at-Arms and later Commander, and member on the boards of many organizations.

Among Ted’s other interests were in the Civil War research and education, trap shooting, turkey hunting and every once in a while, golf. But his most enjoyable time was spent listening to music, especially from the era when he played in a band at Winona State.

Ted is survived by his son, Jim (Michele); five grandchildren Nicole, Stephanie (Matt), Bobby (Angelica), Ted, Nina; great grandson Elliott; and Sister Terry (BJ) Nelson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Anne, and daughter Lori.

The family will hold a private burial.