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Theodore Santala Obituary

SANTALA, Theodore D. “Ted” of Clarkston; passed away November 25, 2019; age 74. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Amy (Mike) Sias and Jonathan (Jamie Verbeke) Santala. Proud grandpa of Cole, Caroline and Caidan Sias. Dear brother of the late Ed (Sharron Santala-Greenwald) Santala, Kathryn (Terry) St. Amour, Jim (Sarah) Santala and Jeanne (Rob) Santala-Rose. Son in law of Samuel and the late Emma “Jean” Thomas. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Verna Santala. Ted was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He retired from GMAC Financial Services after 42 years. He was a graduate of Oakland University. Ted liked to play golf with his best friend from High School, John Drake. Ted had an appreciation for nice cars, especially Cadillacs and Corvettes. Friends may visit Saturday 3-8 .pm. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Funeral Service Sunday 3 p.m. at Woodside Bible Church, 9000 Highland Rd. White Lake. Interment and Military Honors Monday, December 2 at 1 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project. Online guestbook:

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Published by The Oakland Press from Nov. 26 to Nov. 27, 2019.

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Jack and Dawn Miettunen

December 1, 2019

The Miettunen family, Jack, Dawn, Glen,
Gary, Diane, and Skyler are lighting a candle in memory of Ted. Our prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. God's blessings be with you all.

Terry Kay Fisher

December 1, 2019

Linda I know we have not seen each other in years but I am so very sorry for your loss. May he RIP ..Terry Kay Fisher

November 28, 2019

I'm very sorry for your loss, Jeanne. I understand your pain, but know that your faith in our Lord will help you through. Your friend, Frank

Tom Bulla

November 27, 2019

Sorry to hear about this. Ted was my older brother's friend. We lived across the street as kids. Great family. Prayers for all.

Susan (Edwards) Mihalek

November 27, 2019

Remembering Ted fondly as the nice guy next door. Growing up with the Santalas as neighbors was a blessing. Being younger, I remember him pulling into the driveway and thought he was big and cool cuz he could drive. Also, he was so nice when I would go over and visit with Kathryn. Sad to hear of his passing but knowing he is at peace with our Lord and with his loved ones who've gone before him is what it's all about. Blessed to have crossed paths with Ted in our lifetime here. Prayers for all of the Santala family!

Al and Gari Monroe

November 26, 2019

Always had a smile on his face. So sorry to see him go.

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Memorial Events
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Nov

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

5929 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346

Dec

1

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Woodside Bible Church

9000 Highland Rd., White Lake, MI

Dec

2

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Great Lakes National Cemetery

Holly, MI

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Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

5929 South Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346

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