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Ted Ravenstein Obituary
Madison
Teddy Gene Ravenstein (Ted), 83, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 15, 2012. The Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Madison, Mississippi. The Wake Service will be held Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at 7:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with visitation prior to the service from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the church.
Ted was born November 14, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In his teens, Ted began his career in the jewelry industry as a watchmaker working for his uncle, John Juniker, at John Juniker Jewelry in Jackson, MS. Ted is a veteran of the Korean War having served as an active duty infantry machine gunner and later as a watchmaker in the Ordnance Company. In 1969, Ted and his wife, Betty, moved to Jackson to purchase Juniker Jewelry Company upon John Juniker's retirement. Ted worked tirelessly through the years to build the business he loved. Ted was most proud of his family and of working through the years with his wife by his side and having his sons join the business as the third generation and his grandson as the fourth generation. Ted retired from Juniker Jewelry in 1992.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Ted Ravenstein and Blanche Cargle, his brother, John Wayne Ravenstein, and his son, Dennis Mitchell Ravenstein. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty Sullivan Ravenstein; brother, Paul Ravenstein of Sahuarita, AZ; sisters, Patsy Ravenstein Kimbrell and Pauline Ravenstein Littleton of Cape Girardeau, MO; sons, Ronald Gene Ravenstein of Madison; John Wayne Ravenstein (Rachel Betts) of Jackson; and Donald William Ravenstein (Rhonda Thornton) of Brandon. He is survived by grandchildren, Natalie Lynn Ravenstein Adams (James Ray) of Summit; Corey William Ravenstein (fiancee Jennifer Lewis) of Brandon; John Ryan Ravenstein of Jackson; Reagan Elizabeth Ravenstein and Emerald Lynn Ravenstein of Madison; and one great-grandchild, Amelia Lynn Adams of Summit.
Ted was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where he was knighted as Sir Knight Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus Council 9543. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Son Valley, P.O. Box 406, Canton, MS 39046 or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Madison, MS.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ted Ravenstein
October 29, 2012
Just saw Ted Ravenstein's obitury on facebook. Did not knowabout Ten's passing until today. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and Betty. What a great man. I will miss him.
Sandi Boatner-Komurke
October 12, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers for you all in this sad time.
Leslie Betts
September 27, 2012
I am so sorry about your loss. Ted as so loved and so fun. We will miss him. Please know that I am praying for the family's hearts to heal.
Tom Nabors
September 22, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I've known him for 30+ yrs thru John and always knew him to be a good man with a great sense of family. I always loved his sense of humor. He will be missed.
Bill Best
September 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. As a kid in the Village Mr. Ravenstein was always kind, patient, mischievous ,and a great role model for us to look up to and aspire to be.
Ellen & Kenny O'Neal
September 19, 2012
Kenny and I were so saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Ravenstein. We will be thinking of all of you, and hope to be able to attend one of the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ravenstein family.
September 18, 2012
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and gave everlasting comfort and good hope by means of undeserved kindness comfort your hearts and make you firm in every good deed and word.
September 17, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I've known him for 30+ yrs thru John and always knew him to be a good man with a great sense of family. I always loved his sense of humor. He will be missed.
Carolyn Eychaner
September 17, 2012
Bill and I are so sad to hear of Ted's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Beverly & Mark Robinson
September 17, 2012
Betty, we are so sorry for your loss. We just love Ted. He was always so upbeat and fun to be with. Sending you love and hugs from Alaska. Hope to see you at Christmas. Bev and Mark
Gary and Lisa Ferreri
September 17, 2012
Your faith, God's grace, family and friends will see y'all through the days, weeks and months ahead.
Gwen & Brian LaRose
September 17, 2012
May light perpetual shine upon him.
Peace & Blessings,
Gwen & Brian LaRose
Ray and Wanda Riley
September 17, 2012
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Allen Cooper
September 17, 2012
I hope Dennis will remember you if you get to Heaven, like all the times you remembered him while passing through Dallas on your trips to Missouri.
Brenda Jenkins Luster
September 17, 2012
As part of your extended family, my love and prayers to each of you with the loss of Ted. Ted and Betty are very very dear to me. May God hold you close in the palm of His Hand and grant you comfort in the coming days. I remember Ted's wit and always being there for Jimmy and I.
A special prayer for Ronny, Reagan and Emerald who loved their Dad and Grandad beyond measure.
September 17, 2012
May you find comfort from the God of All Comfort.
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