Telford Wardner

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Telford Wardner, East Grand Forks, died Friday, September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Telford Wardner was born January 1st, 1944, to Marvin and Clara (Larson) Wardner.

He attended grade school at district #92 in Bygland Township and graduated in 1961 from Central High School in East Grand Forks, MN. Telford attended AVTI in Thief River Falls, MN and graduated in architectural drafting and design in 1963.

He then worked as a drafting supervisor for the 804th Engineering Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base for 3 years. Telford then moved to Minneapolis, MN where he worked as an independent contractor in drafting, design, illustrating, and technical writing. He performed this work in Canada and through the Midwest.

He is survived by his loving wife Pathana (Santaveesook) Wardner; two sons: Daniel and his wife Sara of Madison, SD and their sons,   Tyler and Logan; Brian and his wife Sammie of Williston, ND and their daughter Aspen; stepchildren: Charles Getsman and his wife Amy of Fisher, MN and their daughters, Katie, Ellie, and Mollie; Tarena Gamble and her husband Justin of Torrence, CA and their children Maison and Makara; Diana Getsman, and her daughter Kyra Lyn Getsman; Stephanie Olson and her husband Patrick, and their son Liam Olson; two brothers: Myron (Marie) Wardner of East Grand Forks & Jarold (Gayle) Wardner of Crookston, MN and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepson, Kenneth Getsman.

Telford enjoyed working on cars, snowmobiling, motorcycle trips through the Dakotas and Minnesota. He mostly enjoyed his grandchildren and family gatherings at home for the holidays, birthdays, and special events.

Telford loved his family and felt blessed.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bygland Lutheran Church
Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.