Thaddeus “Ted” Dudek, age 70, of White Lake, passed away January 31, 2014. Beloved husband of Rose for 37 Years. Loving father of Jennifer, Christina and Dawn (Steve) Sears. Proud grandfather of Kenneth, Robyn and Stephanie and great-grandfather of Ilee and Ava. Dear brother of the late Walter, Rosalie Lummus and Thomas (Janice). Ted will be missed by Cooper, his little buddy. Ted was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Retiring from IBM after 35 years, Ted had a love for fishing and the Detroit Red Wings. Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Eulogies and Military Honors at 1:00 p.m. at the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Share a memory at www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com