MADISON - Theodore “Ted” Femrite, age 93, of Madison, passed on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Agrace HospiceCare surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 27, 1931, in Madison, Wis., the son of Theodore and Garlin (Rowin) Femrite.

Ted graduated from Madison East High School in 1950. Following graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War receiving the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars and the United Nations Service Medal. On Aug. 6, 1955, he married Betty Lou Day in Madison, who he had met at the Hungry Hungry Root Beer Stand in Monona.

Ted worked in Administration for the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, retiring in 1989. After retirement, he held a number of part-time jobs until the age of 80. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, working on stained glass pieces, being outdoors, trips to the casino and spending time up north. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Ted is survived by his son, Donald (Lisa) Femrite; daughters, Terri (Randy) Tuggle, Jacqueline (Richard) Epstein and Patricia (Timothy) Kraus; sister, Sharon (Joe) Orzechowski; grandchildren, Josh Femrite, Heidi Dettman, Alexandra Femrite, Kyle Femrite, Jason (Sarah) Tuggle, Jennifer (James) Fahey and Justin Baker; 11 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Donna Gehrke. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Lou; sisters, Arline Schmitt and Yvonne Timm; and granddaughter, Juliana Epstein.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.

Ted's family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Agrace HospiceCare for the kind and compassionate care they gave him. Memorials to Agrace HospiceCare would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Theodore "Ted" Femrite

May 27, 1931 - July 06, 2024

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