Theodore "Ted" E. Douglas

Theodore E. “Ted” Douglas, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on October 20, 1935 in Adams County, Indiana to the late Thurman Douglas and late Sarah (Bebout) Douglas.

He married Geraldine Lucille Heiser on March 22, 1958 and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2011.

Ted served his community and enlisted in the Indiana National Guard.

He was employed by International Harvester in Ft. Wayne and also in Springfield, Ohio before retiring.

Ted is survived by a son, Steven Douglas of Seattle, Washington; sister, Beverly Welker of Bemidji, Minnesota; sister-in-law, Sue Douglas of Decatur, Indiana; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Howard and Patricia Heiser; and three grandchildren, Atanah Bosch, Adrian Douglas, and Tayler Douglas.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Connie Sark; brother, Jerry Douglas; and brother-in-law, Allen Sark.

A private graveside interment was held.

Preferred memorials are to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, in Decatur, Indiana.