Ted Rhoades
Theodore C. “Ted” Rhoades of Lincoln passed away on October 6, 2019 at the age of 92. Ted was predeceased by Anna, his wife Anna Lou of 58 years, and his parents Otto and Helen (Schwerdtle) Rhoades. He is survived by his niece Carolyn Pratt and family, nephew Chip Pratt and Mel, and nephew Scott O’Neil and family), as well as many close friends.
Ted was born December 31, 1926. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 during WW11 & served there until 1959, when he was honorably discharged as an appointed lieutenant (jg). During his time in the Navy, Ted attended Princeton University and graduated in 1949. He then began his long career at Turner Construction Co., retiring in 1989. Not interested in being idle, he founded Ted Rhoades Consulting.
As an active member at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Weston, Ted enjoyed visiting the sick and elderly to pray and give communion to them. Ted loved people, playing tennis, the arts (BSO and ballet) and the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He and his wife enjoyed traveling around New England attending art shows.
A service will be held at The Commons in Lincoln on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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