Theodore “Ted” Skare, 96, of St. Paul and formerly of Cloquet, was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Jocelyn.

He is survived by his children, Richard (Susan), Thomas, Jon (Cynthia), and Joanne (Kent) Brost; grandchildren, Jesse, Betsy (Tim) Reed, Andrew (Sandra), Ian, Ethan, Lucas, Leah, Chance and Callie; great-grandchildren, Quinn, Maddox and Haley Reed, Theodore, Henry, Jack, and Allessandra and Theo Skare; many cousins, nieces and nephews; and his dance partner, traveling companion and close friend, Dianne Janda.

Ted served in the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific in the Medical Corps during World War II. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Arrangements are with Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet.