Theodore Carl Feierabend
October 22, 1924 - July 08, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, Dr. Theodore “Ted” Feierabend changed his residency at the age of 95 3/4. He is now residing in heaven with his beloved wife, Jane. He was surrounded by his loving family when he passed peacefully. Known for his compassion, storytelling, innovations, faith, and passion for bible study, he will be missed by many lives that he touched around the world. In his lifetime, he traveled around the world many times over, aside from serving in India and Afghanistan, visiting numerous other countries.
Ted was born in Bilaspur, British India, becoming the fourth generation of missionaries in India. He was the eldest surviving child of Marie (Nottrott) and Herman Feierabend. He met his dearest wife, Jane (Hein), at Elmhurst College, served in the U.S. Army in the Philippines and Japan, and married her immediately after coming home in 1946. He then went to Washington University in St. Louis to pursue his medical degree. Upon finishing he was called to serve as a medical missionary in central India. His education was continually growing, receiving his plastic surgery boards from UW Med School in Madison. Then began a school of plastic surgery in the Punjab, and later in Afghanistan. In his long medical missionary career, ending in 1989, he touched the lives of countless people through providing medical care and training. He is continuing to teach by donating his body to medical science. Ted and Jane were happily married for 69 years, volunteering in various churches and ministries throughout retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings (Paul, Louise, and Ruth), and his loving wife, but has left behind his surviving siblings, Herb and Barbra (Ford). Also surviving are their five wonderful children: Dr. Lee, Jim, Pastor Lois (Rosko), Bruce, and Mary (Girard), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, among many others they took under their wing.
Family and loved ones are hoping to celebrate his life perhaps in October. In lieu of flowers, please consider volunteering your time to a community need in honor of him. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Patricia Barnes Putnam
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My sympathies to the family of Ted. Ted was a valued and treasured member of the board of the Triangle Community Ministry of the Triangle area in Madison, for many years..His thoughtfulness, kindness and coordination at the Ministry will be long remembered. Patricia Barnes Putnam, former Board member of the Triangle Community Ministry.
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Barbara Komoroske
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What a beautiful Legacy Ted and his wife Jane leave us. I remember Ted from his time serving as Treasurer and Board Member of the Triangle Community Ministry. He kept the organization going through his sincere efforts and vision. Because of his work, the group continues today! Jane visited with residents, helping and supporting them in many ways. Mary, please let us know when you plan a celebration of his life. Blessings, Barbara Komoroske, Board Member of the Triangle Community Ministry.
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Tracy Evelyn McCall, MD, FACS
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What an amazing man. I am proud to follow in your footsteps. I am sorry for your loss.
Tracy E. McCall, MD, FACS
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Dr Sirish Chandra
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Ted established the department of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery in the Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India. He and Dr R N Bindra trained numerous fine plastic surgeons in India. Although I was a resident in general surgery, i spent 3 months in his unit to learn some plastic surgery. I had the privilege of assisting him in first microvascular surgery in CMC in 1973. A patient came with three fingers of his right hand cut off. He re-implanted all of those fingers and I got a chance to assist him in the middle of the night. He was a fine man and spoke Hindi fluently. May his soul rest in peace.- Dr Sirish Chandra
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Harish Iswariah
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Dr Feierabend trained a generation of plastic surgeons at the Christian Medical College at Ludhiana, Punjab. He is fondly remembered by all the medical students, Gen. Surgical residents and Plastic surgical trainees that he worked with. His trainees recall his "ever smiling face,", excellent teaching, humility, kindness and compassion, and his excellent surgical skills.
RIP Dr Feierabend, you leave a rich legacy
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Rev Dr Ron Patterson
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Early in my ministry.....in the late 70’s,, Ted and Jane visited my UCC congregation in Toledo Ohio while they were on furlough from India....they touched my life with their dedication and service and inspired me to center my ministry on mission and making mission possible. The story they shared was unforgettable and I am thankful. Rev Dr Ron Patterson, Minister Emeritus, Naples UCC, Naples FL, now living in Tacoma WA