With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Theodore Peter Labuza of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, who passed away on December 4, 2023 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Theodore Peter Labuza to pay them a last tribute.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial gifts toward the Theodore P. Labuza Food Material Science Fund. To contribute to this fund, you can make a check out to the University of Minnesota Foundation, note Labuza Food Material Science Fund on the memo line, and mail to the University of Minnesota Foundation, P.O. Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN 55486.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home

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December 12, 2023

Kate Swanson wrote a sympathy message

“Ted was an exceptional scientist and a welcoming human being driven to enhance people’s lives. He pushed his students to learn using creative teaching methods that fostered an interest in whatever subject he was teaching. He was a wonderful friend with a creative sense of humor that made all feel welcome. While his spirit and knowledge live on through his students, it is difficult to imagine that anyone will match Ted’s accomplishments. Deepest sympathy to Mary and their kids. Katie Swanson”