GRAETTINGER — Theodore “Ted” Hampson, 61, of Graettinger, died Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Palo Alto County Health System in Emmetsburg.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 26, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 401 W. Patterson Street in Graettinger. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
Ted will be laid to rest with his parents at Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery.
Ted was born May 19, 1965, in Emmetsburg, the first son of Ronald and June Bannister Hampson.
He attended Graettinger schools and later taught himself the skills needed to become a small engine mechanic. That interest grew into his own small engine repair business, where he developed a reputation for working with machinery and equipment.
His life and work kept him closely connected to the Graettinger and Palo Alto County area.
Henry-Olson Funeral Home and Crematory in Graettinger is handling arrangements. To view Ted Hampson’s full obituary, leave condolences or find additional service information, please click here.
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