Theodore "Ted" Maychrzak, 96 of Hettinger, ND, formerly of Scranton, ND died on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Western Horizons Care Center in Hettinger.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Scranton. Fr. Joseph Chipson will officiate with burial to be held in the spring in the Haley Catholic Cemetery, rural Scranton. There will be a Rosary and Scripture Service on Friday, February 19, 2010 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Ted Maychrzak was born on November 2, 1913, the son of Andrew and Mary (Barz) Maychrzak on the family farm near Scranton, ND. He was raised south of Scranton and educated at the Hammond School #2. Ted began farming at a young age and continued to farm his entire life. The only break from farming that he took was in 1942 we he joined the United States Navy where he proudly served his country during WWII. Ted was honorably discharged from the service in 1945 and he then returned home to continue his farming. Ted was united in marraige to Pauline "Mickey" Maychrzak on March 25, 1954. After their marriage they made their home south of Scranton. In 1958 they adopted David Wayne Maychrzak and in 1959 Jodi moved from Southern Illinois to live with her mother, step dad and little brother.

Ted will forever be remembered for his famous "hotch cakes" that he made for all of his friends and family on a regular basis for breakfast. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always joking. He enjoyed being around his family and friends and had the biggest heart with lots of love for his family. Ted enjoyed many things in life, especially being on the farm. He was a member of the Scranton American Legion and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Ted is survived by the late David Maychrzak's children Elisha (Dave) Nash, Paula (Casey) Holte, Danielle (Larry) Maychrzak-Pierce, his step-daughter, Jodi and Mike Green, grandchildren; Todd and Tracey Green, Dayne and Julie Green, Britt Green, Camille and Bill Norton, great grandchildren; Tate Nash, Dylan Nash, Cruz Holte, Jacquelyn Maychrzak, Chailee Horton, Kaden Horton, Rhyse Pierce, Lindsey Moore, Trent Bensichek, Justin Benischek, Codie Morgan, Christopher Joppa, Corey Joppa, Casey Joppa, Katie Green, Brittany Green, Shalisha Norton, Casey Lynn Norton and Brinley Norton, one great-great grandchild, Paige Morgan, brothers-in-law; Charles (Elaine) Mandrell, Eugene (Deanna) Mandrell, Carl (Bonnie) Mandrell, Dick (Vanessa) Mandrell, and sisters-in-law; Lucretia Powles, Ada Clifton, Barb Maychrzak and Claudia Maychrzak.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary Maychrzak, wife, Pauline Maychrzak, son, David Maychrzak, brothers; Stanley, Albert, Frank, John and Ed Maychrzak, sisters; Helen Gunther, Wanda Maychrzak and Martha Heimer.

Krebsbach Funeral Service of Bowman is in charge of the arrangements.