Ted Bismack

Ted Bismack

Anderson, SC

Thaddeus Robert Bismack, beloved husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Rainey Hospice House. He was 84.

Born in Minden City, MI, on December 1, 1931, he was the son of the late Robert Bismack and the late Monica O'Parka "Minnie" Bismack. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree at Central Michigan University and received his MBA from the University of Michigan. Ted proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir, was a Cantor and participated in the Men's Club, the Homebound Ministry for more than 15 years, and Knights of Columbus. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Ted was a faithful volunteer of Hospice of the Upstate. During his career, Ted worked for Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI, Dow International, Milan, Italy, Dow Badische Company, Williamsburg, VA, BASF, Anderson, SC, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, Reliance Electric, Greenville, SC, and was the sole practitioner of T.R. Bismack, CPA, in Anderson, SC for over 20 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy Ann Lepeak Bismack; his children, Rick Bismack and his fiancé Mary Chase Smith, of Anderson, SC, Kevin Bismack and his wife, Beth, of Huntsville, AL, Sue Saucier and her husband Phil, of Winston-Salem, NC, and Mary Beth Crumly and her husband Brian, of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Michael, Katherine, Drew, and Katie Bismack, Anna and Alyssa Saucier, Brianna, Elizabeth, and Ethan Crumly; a sister-in-law, Diana Bismack, of Saginaw, MI; brother-in-law, Dr. Patrick Lepeak and wife Judy, brother-in-law, Ed Lepeak, and sister-in-law, Mary Finn; Louann Batton; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert "Bob" Bismack and LaVerne Bismack.

The Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 4, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Aubrey McNeil, OFM, and Brother Henry Fulmer, OFM officiating. Interment will follow at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 4:00 - 6:00 with the prayer service to begin at 4:45 p.m.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1303 McLees Road, Anderson, SC 29621 or to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC