THEODOR P. REPSHOLDT Sr.

Sending prayers and best wishes to the whole family. He was a wonderful golf coach to me (still one of my favorite hobbies) and a great, patient, and caring man. He is missed by so many.

I attended DHS from '61-'62 but did not have Prof. Repsholdt for a class. I did read a book in 1963 entitled BUT NOT NEXT DOOR by The Rosens, that told of events in Deerfield related to civil rights and housing in 1960-61. A small portion of Ted Repsholdt's ethics and wisdom and courage are described in that book. What a great servant and example to many, many people. John Conley, Texas

Ted (jr.)-
I'm really sorry for your loss. When your dad was at DHS as the Principal, he seemed like a really good guy. That's exactly what he was. While history teachers usually talk/teach about the content of books, I didn't think I'd actually read about him IN an historical oriented book, which involved a U.S. Supreme Ct. decision. A real plus for the community.

My condolences to the family of Mr Repsholdt. My wife worked with him on a committee and told me many good things about him.. Herman Wexler, Highland Park.

With fond memories of Ted, and his family, at Zion Lutheran, my sympathies.
Joyce Voll & Family

Like Jerry Buckles earlier lovely note, Ted (as I was able to finally call him over a drink at our 45th DHS Class of 63 Runion) I was in his first Deerfield homeroom. If Jerry was a challange, I was a brain twister, as I was a very "late bloomer". But I always look back fondly to homeroom and greatly value Ted's firm guidance and dry humor. Sometimes appreciation of really great people takes longer,and he will always hold a special place in my heart and mind.

I had the good fortune to have been in Mr . Repsholdt's home room as a member of Deerfield High School first graduating class. He also had to deal with me on the golf team. I have no doubt, that I was one of his biggest challenges, as we say today. I remember Mr.Repsholdt, (no Ted stuff!), as being respected by all of my classmates and liked as well. He had a strength, a firmness, but was also understanding and fun. He seemed to me to be a very proper man and possessed a fondness for...

As my favorite teacher at Deerfield High School, Mr. Repsholdt made a tremendous impact on me and created a love of history in me that has followed me my entire life. His classes were more like a college seminar since he encouraged us to think and research, express our ideas and follow our ideals.
His life is a testimony to what a teacher should and can be. To his family I send my condolences for their loss. He leaves a huge legacy in his family and porfession.
He has touched...

My condolences to Ted Repsholdt's family. He added so much to the legacy of Deerfield and Deerfield High School. It was an honor to know him and his children.