Alfred Rummel

I first met Ted through a mutual friend, Frank Zanner, and at first I felt as though I was in real trouble. Ted's dry humor, and his calm, quiet demeanor, finally got to me, and I was really comfortable around him. I then met the rest of his buddies, and then I knew I was in trouble. Of course I am attempting to bring a little light hearted feeling to such a sad occasion, but those of you who knew Ted, will agree with my thoughts. Ted will forever be missed by anyone he touched, and I am one who will always remember. Bill Thompson (Snake----)

I knew Ted for many years beginning when we lived on Michigan Ave. where we would jump into laundry bags at a laundry(not sure if Ted's parents owned it or not). We both were classmates at Arthur Hill and had a great time. Ted was always cheerful and a pleasure to be associated with. I also graduated from CMU but not at the same year. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Ron Gage

Ted was a genuine and truly class guy. He always accepted challenges in a relaxed manner and found the right solutions which were accompanied by his never ending smiles. The picture in this obit says it all. john wolf, a friend for 60 years.

Ted was one of my best friends in life, even though we were separated by long distances for nearly 50 years. We stayed in touch--I was able to attend several of his traditional New Year's Eve parties at his home on Lake Huron, He came to the weddings of my sons and visited me and my family on other occasions. I made it a point to visit Ted on my returns to Saginaw especially in the last seven or eight years as Alzheimer's disease ate at his brain and responsiveness. Throughout most of his illness Ted's remarkable sense of humor and wit stayed alive. In May of this year when he was rendered mostly incommunicado, I spent close to two hours with him talking about the fun times of our youth and stroking his arm and shoulder. Just prior to my departure, Ted opened his eyes which had remained mostly closed, looked me in the eye and pronounced my name. Few things in my life have ever touched me as deeply. As he was with all of his close friends, Ted was an unparalleled source of joy, fun, and above all laughter to me. I loved Ted and will miss him for the duration of my life. John Little

Terry Our sincere condolences to you - David says 'he wished Ted would have passed him the ball more in the 7th grade so he could have scored more points.' Our best to you always. David and Ruth Helpap