Theodore John Klade Jr.

Theodore's Livestream Service will begin at 11 a.m CST on Monday, Feb. 22nd To View: - Scroll down to the Events, under the Livestream Service click on “Watch Event”. or - Click on Tribute Wall (above) and select “Watch Now”. MADISON - Theodore J. “Teddy” Klade Jr., age 87, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at Chamomile Assisted Living. He left his earthly home to go to his forever home, Heaven, to be with God, Jesus, and his loved ones. Ted was born on July 15, 1933, in Madison, the son of Aletta (Lewison) and Theodore J. Klade Sr. Born during the Great Depression, Ted grew up in a blended family of eight children-the oldest of his parents’ four boys. Ted helped support the family with a paper route while still in grade school, and he left high school to work full-time. Along the way, he learned mechanical repair and construction. Ted served in the National Guard and worked for many years as a truck driver for Neuendorf Transportation. Ted married Lois June Baker on Aug. 8, 1953, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. They raised their children in Monona and later in rural Deerfield, where they enjoyed country living. Ted and Lois June were animal lovers, and they rescued many cats over the years. Ted was an avid auto racing fan. He had a passion for cars and Indy Car Racing. He attended many races with Lois June and best friend Tony over the years, including NASCAR, The Indy 500, sprint car races, and the Knoxville Nationals. Ted and Lois June also liked going to country and bluegrass music festivals. Some of Ted’s best memories came from family camping trips in Northern Wisconsin. Ted was a lifetime member of Bethel Lutheran; his strong faith was always very important to him. He was proud of the volunteer work he did at SHARE in Butler, Wisconsin. Ted also used his construction skills on mission trips to Puerto Rico, and he raised money on his own for multiple sclerosis research. Ted is survived by his daughter, Karen Louise (fiancé, Michael Kile-Rasmussen) Purtell; son, Timothy John “Tim” Klade; brother, David (Karen) Klade; two sisters, Delores Lavin and Ann (Bob Mumford) Brewer; best friend, Tony (Mary) Geier; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family in the Tomahawk area; many dear friends; and beloved kitties. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; three sisters, Kathryn, Alice, and Pam; three brothers, Jerry, Richard, and Lorian; and infant daughter, Karen Kay. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday with Pastor Shannon Colwin presiding and Ann Brewer as pianist. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, only 40 people are allowed in the funeral home at one time. Social distancing and face masks are required. Family and friends who wish to view the service via LIVESTREAM may visit Ted’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com and click on the Live Webcast link at the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Teddy’s memory. A special thank you to Jeff and the entire staff at Chamomile Assisted Living, Heartland Hospice, and Dr. Albert Musa and the Internal Medicine team at Dean Clinic East. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420