Ted C. Dodge

Ted C. Spud Dodge, age 80, of Lancaster, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at the Lancaster Care Center. He was born on May 22, 1932, in South Lancaster Township, the son of Ted and Cecelia (Nehls) Dodge. On July 14, 1951, Ted was united in marriage to Evelyn Ruchti and remained married for fifty-nine years until Evelyn passed away on November 21, 2010. Ted was employed at John Deere for nearly thirty years and was a member of UAW Local No. 94. His favorite things were driving his van around town, winning at cribbage and cards, bird and squirrel watching, working with his hands, berry picking, and going for coffee.

Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca (Larry) Wise, Highland, IL; his sons: Rick (Kathy) Dodge, Port Huron, MI: David (Susan) dodge, Bloomfield Hills, MI; and Jeff (Heidi) Dodge of Tampa, FL; sisters: Carol Strokosch and Charlotte Ruchti; grandchildren: David Wise, Amy Jones, Samantha Dodge, Danny Dodge, Lee Turner-Dodge, Brittany, Ian and Nicole Dodge.

In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, his son, Danny in infancy, and a sister, Jenny Hirsch.

Grave side services were held on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster with Rev. Larry Wise officiating. Family and friends called on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster.