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Ted was born February 4, 1950, in Hutchinson, KS. He grew up on the family farm with his parents, Bob and Helen, and brother, Tom. Ted enjoyed farming and developed a mechanical aptitude from his father while working on farm machinery. He developed a love and ability for music from his mother.

Ted graduated from Bushton Rural High School in 1968, after which he attended Pittsburg State University and participated in Army ROTC. He graduated in 1972 with a degree in Industrial Design, and then joined the Army and served in the Army Corps of Engineers.

Ted went on to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating with a Master of Theology in 1977. While attending Seminary, Ted met Barbara Lynn Hanson. Ted and Barbara were married 1976, and they enjoyed 44-years of loving marriage.

As Pastor of First Baptist Church in Russell, KS, and Faith Evangelical Free Church n Roswell, NM, Ted served the congregations with compassion and zeal, faithfully teaching the truths of Scripture. He returned to work on the Bronleewe family farm several times throughout his career and always enjoyed coming home to work with his brother and father.

After moving to Austin, Ted worked at Metropolitan Life Insurance, while taking evening classes to obtain certification in AutoCAD. He was then employed as a control systems designer at Process Networks Plus until he retired. Ted taught evening Bible classes at LeTourneau University in Austin and loved sharing his knowledge and passion for the Bible with his students.

He later enjoyed retirement in Austin and Sun City in Georgetown, TX, with Barbara, attending Hill Country Bible Church and for the last 15 years, Grace Covenant Church.

Ted enjoyed life through studying and teaching the Bible, playing tennis with his family and friends, listening to music and playing the piano, boating and water skiing, watching college basketball, restoring and appreciating classic cars, and most importantly being a devoted and loving son, husband, father and grandpa.

Ted learned that he had Parkinson's Disease (PD) in 2013. He took-on the diagnosis with strength, determination and faith in God, like he did with all challenges during his life. Ted never used PD as an excuse to complain or feel sorry for himself. With Barbara's support, Ted continued his active lifestyle, seeking therapies that would sustain his balance, mobility, voice and quality of life. Ted found a great community of support and friendship at 413 Fitness, an exercise program for people with PD and other movement disorders.

Ted passed away from complications of COVID-19 in August 2020. Ted will be missed on earth by his family, friends and everyone who gleaned a small portion of his wisdom and knowledge through his Bible teaching . We all look forward to celebrating with him again in Heaven.