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Ted Steffen Obituary
85 of Louisville, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014.
He graduated from Yale, UVA, and Iowa State and served as captain in the United States Army, Ted practiced otology at the House Institute, L.A., and was a contributing developer of surgical techniques: Stapendectomy and Cochlear implant. He was a master sailor, boat builder, furniture maker, world traveler, photographer and farmer and a 25-year volunteer for the Boy Scouts.
Ted is survived by his wife, Pamela; daughter, Elizabeth; son, Thor; grandson, Ari; son-in-law, Jacob Scholl and daughter-in-law Nora Hersey.
Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road.
His funeral will be at 11a.m. Tuesday At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2233 Woodbourne Ave., with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ted Steffen
Jerry Key
August 4, 2019
Passing years does not erase our memory of the good times. My prayers remain with Pam and the family and friends.
September 11, 2014
Dear Pam,
I just heard about Dr. Steffen's passing. Please accept my condolences. He was wonderful, interesting and the smartest man I ever met.
Pat Davis (audiologist from 1974-1979)
Sue Russell
September 1, 2014
Dear Pam - Ted was such a dear, and you were such a caring and devoted wife. I know it's trite, but he is truly in a better place. It was a rough and challenging road at the end, and so hard on you to watch. What a marvelous life he had, and I only knew him for a brief part of it. Love to you and your family.
MaryC Metzner
August 19, 2014
Pam and Elizabeth,
Ned and I were saddened to learn of Ted's death. Please know prayers of comfort are with you. MaryC. Metzner
Chaplain Rita
August 15, 2014
Please accept our condolences from the Hosparus In Patient Care Center.
Emily Smith
August 12, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Pam. Thinking of you and your family very very much. Much love to you all during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.
Faye Dykstra
August 11, 2014
Dear Pam,
So very sorry for your loss.
I am praying for your peace and comfort at all times and in all places.
May Ted Rest In Peace.
Jane Ross
August 11, 2014
Pam,I am so sorry to hear about your husband's death. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in this difficult time. Jane Ross
Susan (Edgren) Kidder
August 11, 2014
Pam... I am so very sorry to hear of Ted's passing. Ever since we flew to Louisville and he removed my tonsils in the 60's - I have been in awe of him. Please know my heart aches for you and will hug you in my prayers.
August 11, 2014
Pam, Elizabeth and Thor:
Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time. You are in our prayers as you celebrate Ted's life and passing. We certainly know he will be missed. God bless.
Greg and Bridget Smith
Bernadette Dupont
August 11, 2014
Thor, I didn't know your father, but knowing you gives me an idea of the type of man he must have been. His was a life well lived. You and your family are in my prayers.
Bernadette
August 11, 2014
Pam, so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Sherry (Wells) Hudson
August 10, 2014
Dear Pam and family, my heartfelt prayers are sent to our Father in heaven on behalf of you and your family at this time. May the promises that our God makes be especially close to you! Blessings and Peace to all of you and especially to you Pam.
August 10, 2014
Pam, Sorry for you loss, I pray you will feel God's arms around you and that will give strength for the coming days. Love, Lois Niswander
Jerry Key
August 10, 2014
Pam
I am sorry to hear of you loss. Sometimes God gives us challenges that are hard to accept but He also gives us friends to share those challenges with. I will do whatever I can to help ease these painful times. My prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Reynolds
August 10, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Enjoyed meeting and talking with Dr Steffen while at ECH
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