Ted A. Easterday, 83. of South Whitley, died peacefully at his home in the company of family at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Born on August 16, 1938, in Larwill, Indiana, he was the only child of the late Clarence P. and Esther (Hartman) Easterday.  Growing up in the South Whitley area, he graduated from South Whitley High School in 1956.  He then attended Western Michigan University deciding that college was not for him, he returned to South Whitley and began his work career.

On December 20, 1958, he married Loretta J. Ulshafer and inherited six brothers and four sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. They became life-long residents of South Whitley.

He began his work career with Chamberlin Products, South Whitley then American Hoist.  He worked for 18 years, at South Whitley Trucking as a dispatcher.  After their closure, he went to work for Stumps Printing/Shindigz, South Whitley where he had 34 years of service retiring in March of 2020.

In the summer months, Ted enjoyed the game of golf both playing and watching.  He participated in several golf leagues.  A total of seventy-year Whitko Sports season ticket holder, he also liked watching Purdue, I.U., and Notre Dame sports.  He kept birthdays as a special occasion to be celebrated with the family.

Surviving is his loving wife Loretta, daughters, Pamela S. Anglin, of Columbia City and Paula S. (Duane) Shepherd of Pierceton; grandchildren, Curtis Shepherd, Amanda Shepherd, Gabrielle Anglin and Isabelle Anglin; brothers in-law, Ed Ulshafer, Jr., of Fort Wayne, Terry Ulshafer and Tom Ulshafer, both of South Whitley and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ulshafer of Augusta, KS, and Cindy (Terry) Cole of Warsaw.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by in-laws, Edward Ulshafer; Eloise Ulshafer, brothers-in-law, Jack, Ben, and Jim Ulshafer; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Ulshafer and Kathy Ulshafer; two nieces, Melissa Ulshafer and Cindy Ulshafer and nephew, Jeff Ulshafer.

A graveside service for friends and family will be held at 11a.m Wednesday at the South Whitley Cemetery, 7500 W. State Road 14, South Whitley.  Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley.

Preferred memorials in Ted's honor are to the Cleveland Township Volunteer Fire Department or the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren.