Theodore Semerau Jr.
Theodore Semerau Jr.
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Teddy is survived by his daughter, Carole (Greg) Jindrich of Kirkland, IL; a son, Michael (Wendy) Semerau of Taylorville, IL; and four grandsons, Alex, Jacob, Aaron, and Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Delores Castle.
Teddy was a Navy Veteran serving US Navy BT2, USS Saratoga, USS Hazelwood, and USS John Willis. He served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a recipient of a ceremony known as a Shellback. His name can be found on the Veterans Wall in Schiller Park. Later in life, he worked for Chicago Tribune many years retiring as Chief Boiler Room Engineer.
The family will receive family and friends at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024. The funeral service will immediately follow. Military rites will be accorded at Linwood Cemetery in Pana, IL.
Donations in memory of Teddy may be made to the American Legion Post 73, 110 West Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL. 62568
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Mason Semerau
March 20, 2024
Hi Mason here, the one memory that stood out to me was when me and him were just watching cartoons in his living room. It was nice
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Karen Jindrich
February 23, 2024
Dear Carole, Greg, Alex, and Aaron,
We wish we had met your Dad, Carole. But knowing how he raised such an amazing daughter we know he was a good man. God Bless Teddy.
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