Theodore M. Utchen

I remember you dad always being warm, funny, and in a smart sharp way. It was great reading about his life. I now see how his background is reflected in his kids, and I admire him even more. As an interesting bonus, I see many of my big heart activist friends I've met as an adult knew him as well.

Ted I was thinking of you yesterday. Thanks for your presence and all that you have done to help children learn to read and respect the English language. We love you and I will always remember your kindness.

Thank you so much Ted, for your support and friendship to me and the Friends of the Bloomingdale Public Library.

We hosted a memorial service for Ted today, April 11, 2021, . Members of the Bahá'í Faith and the Theosophical Society were in attendance. The memorial service took place on Zoom and was recorded. Here is the link for viewing. Please copy and paste it into your browser.

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/BNIh7jqtXzWUhZN10kxQ9ZtnnOVl1sOXKnpJRupDQt9Z1EDwo9oyOgWV7nJdSSqf.9Anbdt0e8Ws0oB_I Passcode: b6uHU@#A

Thank you

Jim Percic

I knew Ted as a member of the Baha'i community and I frequently encountered him in the Wheaton Public Library. He loved the beauty of sacred scriptures and the poetry and lyricism of the English language. He was also a consistent participant or attendee at interfaith programs at the Theosophical Society in Wheaton. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his surviving family members.

Will always remember Ted as a model humanist with great fondness and gratitude. May he rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy to his family and loved ones.

I have known Ted for over 12 years and consider him to be a close friend, whom I will miss. Ted and I have had innumerable conversations on spiritual and practical matters over the years. Ted impressed me with his strong sense of justice and equality, his keen intellect, and his dedication to service.

Ted joined the Bahá'í Faith about 10 years ago (I am also a member of the Bahá'í Faith.) Ted was active in the communities in the area. Ted and I also participated in several...

A fellow member of the Prairie State Humanists, I ran into Ted all over the place from Oak Brook library poetry readings (where he contributed one of his favorites) to Christ Church Oak Brook concerts (where he regularly lectured the minister on various topics). I found him to be funny and often wise, especially when he chastised the city of Wheaton for opening their meetings with a prayer (separation of church and state). He lived what he believed and was a model for all of us.

I always introduced him to people as my former baseball coach. Over the years I would usually run into him downtown Wheaton, most of the time at the post office. He would usually bluntly tell me what he thought of Wheaton and current events. He was very smart and I always enjoyed our discussions.