January 30, 1931 - January 15, 2017
Rev. Theodore Berkas, of Bloomington, MN died January 15, 2017 trusting in the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his father, Sever Berkas of Hillsboro, North Dakota and his mother, Cecelia Anonby Berkas; by three brothers, Chester, Ernest and Roy and son, John. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dee; three sons, Thomas (Rebecca), Duane (Laura) and Jim (Michelle); eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was greatly helped in his life by a praying mother, a loving wife and the patience and encouragement of family, friends, pastors and teachers. He was a graduate of Augsburg College, University of Minnesota and the AFLC Seminary at Medicine Lake and a decorated veteran of the Korean War. His lie work was almost equally divided between teaching high English and serving churches as a Lutheran Pastor. Places where he taught or preached include Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dakota, Washington and the Country of Madagascar.
Funeral Service
Sunday, January 22, 2017
3:00 P.M.
Emmaus Lutheran Church
8443 2nd Avenue South
Bloomington, MN
Private Interment Hillside Cemetery
Visitation
Sunday, January 22, 2017
2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Emmaus Lutheran Church
8443 2nd Avenue South
Bloomington, MN
Such a big part of my life for many years at Powderhorn Christian school. A great man of kindness and respect for people and children of all ages. You will always be in a part of my heart.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” The visit I shared with Ted and Rev. Joel Baker is a wonderful memory.
May the Lord bless Ted’s memory. We remember his servant spirit. When he was at Pickeral Lake Bible Camp, this spirit of service was clearly seen. He loved being there and it was great having him there.
I desire to be more like him in gracious speech, childlike joy, and humble service. What a fine example of a Christian and pastor for us to emulate.
How fortunate I was to have known him when I attended Powderhorn Christian school in Minneapolis!
I’m from SD, and my parents had to go back and forth from SD to Minneapolis for my father’s heart surgery. I had to stay in Mpls. ‘Mr. Berkas’ was so kind to me, understanding my homesickness, and desperate desire to fit in. Looking back, I recall how much his sympathy, undying hope, and diligent professionalism built character in me as an adult. While I’m over 50 years now, when I look back at past teachers, I don’t remember all their faces, certainly not all their names, but i will never forget his.
Walk in peace with Jesus.
Suzanne Gadbois-Thomas
How fortunate I was to have known him when I attended Powderhorn Christian school in Minneapolis!
I’m from SD, and my parents had to go back and forth from SD to Minneapolis for my father’s heart surgery. I had to stay in Mpls. ‘Mr. Berkas’ was so kind to me, understanding my homesickness, and desperate desire to fit in. Looking back, I recall how much his sympathy, undying hope, and diligent professionalism built character in me as an adult. While I’m over 50 years now, when I look back at past teachers, I don’t remember all their faces, certainly not all their names, but i will never forget his.
Walk in peace with Jesus.
Suzanne Gadbois-Th