Ted Vincent Shinkle

SHINKLE Ted Vincent Ted Vincent Shinkle, 89 years, of Temperance, MI passed away Saturday, June 20, 2009, in The Toledo Hospital. Ted was born in Temperance, MI on April 9, 1920, and was a life-long resident. He was the son of Cassius Edward and Edna (Ziegel) Shinkle. He married Margery Hatker on April 5, 1944. Ted graduated from the former Temperance High School in 1938. He was on the football team at the University of Toledo prior to his service in the U.S. Army in World War II where he served as First Lieutenant. In partnership with his brother, John, he owned and operated Shinkle's Flower Shop & Greenhouse located in Temperance for over 40 years. Founded by his parents in 1924 it is now owned by his son, Gary and wife, Suzy. An avid sportsman, Ted loved hunting in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, having built the Shinkle hunting lodge in Crystal Falls Township, now owned by his son, Gary. He also demonstrated a profound knowledge and appreciation of the Native American traditions of the Midwest. Ted served on the Bedford Township Volunteer Fire Department for 31 years. He was a member of the Bedford Public Schools Board of Education for 15 years, presenting diplomas to his four sons, Ronald, Norman, Gary, and Robert upon their graduation from Bedford High School. He was a member of the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees for 17 years and former Chairman of the Board. He was a member of the University of Toledo Alumni Association, life member of the Southern Michigan Sportsman Club, life member of the Monroe County Fair Association, Bedford Senior Citizens, member of the first Bedford Township Park Commission, Samaria Chapter #438 Free and Accepted Masons, and 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Zenobia Shrine, Samaria Chapter O.E.S. He was a charter member of the Bedford Township Republican Club and was actively involved in the gubernatorial campaigns of Paul Bagwell and George Romney, as well as many other campaigns. Ted was a loving and devoted husband and father. Surviving are his loving wife, Margery of 65 years; four sons, Ronald (Sue) of Northwood, OH, Norman of Williamston, MI, Gary (Suzanne) of Temperance, MI, Robert (Carolyn) of Dayton, OH; 8 grandchildren, April (Troy) Larson, Elizabeth (Matt) Lyons, Melanie (Shaun) Blair, Teddy Shinkle, Douglas Shinkle, Benjamin (Debra) Shinkle, Tracey (Trevor Savage) Shinkle, Caroline Shinkle and 8 great-grand-children; brother, Bradford (Polly) of Lafayette, IN. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, John and sisters, Sarah Ann and Margaret. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 until 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue Temperance, MI where Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. officiated by his son, Dr. Ronald Shinkle, Pastor of Lemoyne Baptist Church, Genoa, OH. Interment will be in Toledo Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Lemoyne Baptist Church where Ted attended. Online condolences may be shared at www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com