Sue and family, Sue and I send our condolences to you all. I remember the first time I met Ted at the Chadima's when I started dating Sue, and he showed immediate interest in my choice to study Architecture and then and over the years was a great sounding board for me as I moved through the profession. We were both lucky to have know him and the entire family...
Michael Steitzer
February 19, 2023
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of this wonderful man. How I remember his smile.
Ted was my mentor when I first came to the US and to Cedar Rapids. He offered me a job as a Draftsperson and Interior Designer and helped me along the way in my career. When he first interviewed me, one of the questions was: "Do you have any children?" This took me by surprise and I blurted out: "Nein, nein!" To which he responded just as surprised: "Nine children? How old are you? 22? 23?" "Nein, No. No children!" I was so nervous about being interviewed that I had fallen back into German.
This joke stayed with us and between us for all the years that I knew Ted. He was a wonderful person, and learning about his death, brought back all these memories.
May all your memories stay in your heart and ease the sadness and grief you are feeling at this time. With deepest sympathies to the whole family
Barbara Truemper-Green
Barbara Truemper-Green
February 18, 2023
To Ted's family. I met Ted at the YMCA several years ago as we routinely found ourselves in nearby lockers at the same time. I truly enjoyed chatting with him every time we met and was inspired by his dedication to swimming well into his nineties. I was awed by the life stories he told and just how sharp he was. Most of all, and the best way I can describe him, is that he was a true gentleman. Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of a wonderful man. Casey Jones
Casey Jones
February 15, 2023
Sue and family. We were blessed to know such a kind and wonderful soul. His kindness and personality is sprinkled among you and will live on. We will be unable to be with you in person this Saturday as Monk is out of town, but our souls will be present with yours in thought and prayer. Thinking of all of you, Pat and Monk
Pat and Monk Elmer
February 15, 2023
Sue, Carolyn, Ellen and families, accept our sincere thanks for including us in the life of your family. Ted was one of a kind! We loved to chat with him about a wide array of subjects. Ever the conversationalist, he added much to our lives. We are unable to attend his memorial in person, but know our hearts are with you. May he rest in peace with Tish.
Sue and Jack Swanson
February 13, 2023
Please accept my condolences on your loss. Ted was such a great guy with extraordinary talent and leadership. He and my mom, Nancy McHugh, collaborated on so many projects together and she always enjoyed working with him. He left such a legacy in Cedar Rapids.
Kathy McHugh Bauer
February 12, 2023
Ellen and families,
My heartfelt sympathies. Ted was always an inviting and engaging personality. May his memory be a constant blessing to you and your families.
Steve Ginsberg
February 12, 2023