Theodore Elbert

83, of Chicago, passed away April 4, 2017. Ted grew up at the parsonage of Grace Lutheran Church with sisters Eunice and Lois, mother Alma, and father Rev. Gotthold Elbert. He earned a degree in journalism from the U of I at Urbana-Champaign, where he met his wife, Joan Reichenbacher, of 43 years. They moved to Maywood, raised a family and became active in the community. Ted's career expanded into radio, print and television with Army Reserve Time, Pro-Football Illustrated, Sunday in Chicago, WMAQ and NBC News. His talents proved best at NBC where over four decades he covered local, national and international stories. He served as Bureau Chief in Frankfurt, Germany; Paris France; and Moscow, USSR. He was loved and respected by many including children, Steve, Jeanne, Linda (Mike) and Melanie (Weems); grandsons, Jonathan and Christopher; Wives, Joan and Vicki; in-laws, Donna, Don, Harold, Paul; nieces and nephews, Lynn, Dianne, Paul, Tim, Doug and Debra. A memorial will be held Sat. June 10, 1 PM at Grace Lutheran Church, 2759 S. Karlov Ave., Chicago.