Theodore Henry Egeler, Sr., age 90, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Dorr, died Tuesday, May 8.
Ted served in the Korean Conflict as a staff sergeant in Okinawa, helping build the infrastructure and airfields. He was employed at General Motors in Wyoming for 30 years. After his retirement, he drove school bus for Moline Christian School for a number of years and worked as a driver for West Michigan Auto Auction.
He was a handyman who could fix or put together just about anything.
He is survived by his children, Barbara Egeler-Bailey (Patrick) and Ted Egeler Jr.; five grandsons, Paul Egeler, Andrew (Courtney) Egeler, Jon Egeler, Matthew Egeler and Ryan Egeler, and by his brothers, Orville, Perry and Art Egeler.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley, who died in 2017, his older sister, Evelyn Potts, who died in 1979, and by his brothers, Clifford and Ralph. Ted was the oldest son of the late William and Hattie (Kroupa) Egeler of Suttons Bay.
The family will greet visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Stroo Funeral Home, 1095 68th St., Cutlerville.. The service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at Boston Square Christian Reformed Church, 1803 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, with an hour of visitation prior to the service. Rev. Norm Thomasma will officiate. Interment in Dorr Cemetery.
