Ted J

Drozdowski

Ted J., age 91, reunited with his wife and best friend, Betty (nee Berg), on March 4, 2015. Ted died peacefully at Brook Gardens in Lake Mills.

Ted was born and raised in Iron River, Michigan.

Ted served in WWII with the 91st Infantry Division as a Squad Leader – Staff Sargent. He was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in battle on April 19, 1945 near Pianoro, Italy. He also received the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Stars.

After returning from WWII Ted moved to Milwaukee, WI where he continued his education and became a Journeyman Printer.

In 1947 he moved to Lake Mills, WI. On June 16, 1947 he went on a blind date and met the love of his life, Betty. They married on October 5, 1949 and celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary prior to Betty's death. They enjoyed travelling and spending time with their family and dear friends.

Ted and Betty resided in Lake Mills where they had three daughters: Peggy, Jane, and Diane.

Ted worked full-time in Madison at Strauss Impressions. In addition to his full time job, in 1973 Betty and Ted acquired a farm in Waterloo Township where they raised chickens, steers, and boarded their daughter's horses. Ted later retired from Cuna Mutual Affiliates as a Production Controller.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John Drozdowski and Helen Orbick, brothers, Edward and John, sister, Dorothy, and nephew, Jim.

Ted will be greatly missed by his three daughters Peggy McGrath, Jane (Robert) Weber, and Diane Larrabee. Grandchildren: Eric (Tammy) Markgraf, Curt Markgraf, Kevin (Alexandra) Markgraf, Katie (Nic) McGrath, Roxanne (Keith) Comstock, Jared (Alison) Weber, Rachel (Josh) Larrabee, Megan Larrabee, and Logan Larrabee. Great Grandchildren: Liam, Owen, Kaya, Gracyn, Page, Emily, Katie, Kyle, and Isabel Elaine; his sister Gertrude, good friend Brian and many special friends, relatives, nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Mills.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills and also after 10 a.m. Friday at the church until the time of Mass.

Burial will be in Rock Lake Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow Hospice, Jefferson County Humane Society and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

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