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Ted Schilke Obituary

Ted F. Schilke
On Saturday, May 1st at 12:12 a.m., Ted F. Schilke, son of Carl W. Schilke and Ruth Louise Ney Schilke, passed away at the age of 70. He's time-sharing the oblong condo, making a call from the horizontal phone booth. He's in the marble mailbox, booked into the Motel Deep Six. Taking a spin in the brass-handled sedan. Standing in line at the Sod Sizzler, dancing the hokey-croaky. He's deceased, departed, hard as a carp…(Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" sketch, "Funeral for a Thesaurus Editor"). He leaves behind his brother, David C. Schilke, nieces and nephew, Deirdre LeMaster, Tobin Schilke, and Gillian Schilke, and the light of hundreds of friendships around the world. Born and raised in Middletown, CT, this globe-trotting, practical joker majored in Economics at UConn. After graduating, he went on to work for the State of Connecticut in the Purchasing Department for 25 years before retiring. His other accomplishments include: first place winner of the Tom Selleck look-a-like contest held in Alabama in the 1980's, participation in the Guinness Book of World Records largest-ever pie fight, and World's Best Uncle. To accommodate all of Ted's loved ones, myriad friends, distant relatives and acquaintances, a virtual memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 11:00 a.m. EDT on The Biega Funeral Home You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjewhhon26nrjtFQvxIbyw/videos. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spaulding Stroke Institute at https://spauldingrehab.org/giving/ways-to-give. Or, fill your day with random acts of kindness performed in Ted's memory. If we laugh more, expand our capacity to love more, and give more of ourselves to each other, Ted's grace will continue to light our world. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Middletown Press on May 18, 2021.

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John Petushin

February 10, 2022

My deepest sympathy to all of Teds family on the passing of Ted, my heart goes out to all of you. Ted called me Long John because I lived on Long Island and my wife and I would drive up to visit him, and he would visit us when he wasn't traveling around the country, and we had lots of fun times together. Ted was a wonderful person and at times he was bigger than life, I can't believe he passed away, it's heartbreaking.....

Ryan

July 14, 2021

I had the opportunity to work with Ted after his stroke as a physical therapy student and treated him for many years after graduating at ProEx Physical Therapy. This man shaped my career and taught me to remain positive through thick and thin. Regardless of how he felt that day, he was always laughing and always singing his favorite TV Land Jingle, Green Acres and The Mr. Ed were some of his favorites. He was always a hard worker but on day's he didn't feel up to it, we would stretch while I played random episodes of the Three Stooges on my computer so he could watch while we worked. He was a bright spot in my day 2-3 times a week, I can only hope I was a bright spot in his.

Peter Dion

May 24, 2021

Ted and I shared many special moments-Some good and some not so good. I vacationed with him in New Orleans only to return home to learn of his father's sudden passing. That evening I remained the night with Ted while he talked about his father. Ted was sick in New Orleans so at the time he was not feeling well at all. Aside from not feeling well Ted was always a happy guy and tried to make me feel better for things I was going through at the time. On several occasions I went with Ted while he played the spoons-and he was really good! I really liked Ted-I wish in later years we had remained close because my life changed a lot-relocating to Florida. May he rest in peace. Peter

Joe Lynch

May 21, 2021

To the Schilke family and friends:

I am so sorry to hear this news I have known Ted many years he would take the train or drive to see me in philadelphia snd I would drive up and spend a week up with him snd go on vacation snd do many things in the area , my name is Joe Lynch , and he was the best guy we got along great but I am so sorry I am lost for words. I can’t believe this has happened to such a great snd kind man. I will keep him very close to my heart and can never forget him. Ever. My deepest sympathy.
Thank you , joe lynch.

Ron Carlson

May 21, 2021

My sincere sympathy to Ted's family. I met Ted in the early 1990s and have so many fun memories. And a lot of laughs with his practical jokes. He regularly attended the Minnesota Sate Fair and would stay at my house when he did. Ted's way of living is a good reminder for everyone. And he was a prime example of how to be good to one another. This picture was taken during one of Ted's other trips to Minnesota. This one was Memorial Day weekend 1996. Until we meet again Ted, enjoy the journey.
Minnesota Ron

Ron Carlson

May 20, 2021

P.S. Ted always brought me one of his delicious pies whenever he visited.
Minnesota Ron

Gregory Schmidt

May 19, 2021

Prayers and condolences to Ted's family and friends. Have not seen 'Teddy' since our days many moons past at Farm Hill (best ever!) and Woodrow Wilson Junior High where Ted's friendship and our hijinks in home room were always a blast. Many fond memories. May his spirit soar!

Jen Jasenski

May 19, 2021

To Ted's family and friends,

I knew Ted from church and mostly after he had the stroke. He always smiled and was so happy when I spoke with him. He was a trooper.

My sincere condolences

Janet DelGreco Olson

May 19, 2021

I send my heartfelt sympathies to Ted's family and friends. I worked with him many moons ago at 460 Silver Street and loved hearing his stories and adventures. May you find comfort in all your memories and stories Ted left to remember him by.

Bruce Hurlburt

May 19, 2021

Ted was a good friend of mine.

Rich Colbert

May 19, 2021

I met Ted in the mid 70's as I was tending bar at the Corner Tap on New Britain Avenue in Hartford. I will always remember him walking in sometimes donning his cowboy hat and quick with a joke...Bob Steele, Three Stooges, and many more noted funny people were quoted in his constant repertoire. May he be numbered among the Saints in Heaven, where he will keep them laughing in eternity. My sincere condolences to his family.....Godspeed.

Marilyn Turro Kmetz

May 19, 2021

My sincere Condolences to the Schilke family. So many memories of Ted, listening to his adventures and knowing how much he loved you all. My prayers are with you. God bless.

Karen Cubeta

May 18, 2021

I t was so great to see Ted at our 50th Class Reunion and it meant a lot to the class that he got to see old friends. Even though he couldn't talk, his eyes and his smile spoke volumes!
This is our CLASS of 1969 WWSHS WILDCATS. Ted is in the first row on the left.

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