Theodore John Thompson (Ted) was born August 1, 1935 to the late Lucille and Howard Thompson. He passed March 15, 2021 surrounded by family. Ted served 20 years in the Army having tours to Germany, Okinawa, Korea and Turkey. He was a beloved husband, wife of 64 years. Shirley Ann (Witzka); five children Ellen Barnes, Annette Billups, John Thompson, Karen Balazy, Debra Van Heiden. 10 Grandkids and 9 Great-Grandkids. One sister Myra (Doug) Higgins, Sister-in-law Darlene Witzka and numerous nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Helen (Dennis) Waldon, Florence (Clarence) Pierce. Sons-in-law Merrill (Teddy) Billups Jr and Robert Barnes.
Graveside Service with Military Honors will be Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Thompson family.
