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1928
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2024
Theodore Drewes Obituary
Drewes, Theodore Raymond Jr. "Ted Drewes"
Theodore Raymond Drewes Jr., known to many as Ted Drewes of St. Louis, Missouri, was born February 17, 1928 and entered his heavenly home on Monday, August 26, 2024 at the age of 96 years.
Services: A Celebration of Life will be held for friends and family to join Saturday, September 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Concordia Seminary - 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO 63105 in The Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Historic Trinity Lutheran Church in Soulard. In honor of Ted, the custard stand will be closed on Saturday the 14th for all to attend the service. Arrangements under the direction of Chapel Hill Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Drewes
Mike Knarr
February 6, 2025
I am late seeing this obit, Ted hired me to sell his Christmas trees when I was between jobs while attending UMSL. If only all employers were as gracious as he was to me, a skinny college student.
Our lives crossed in another way. His son in law, Kirk Verseman, is my 2nd cousin. Kirk´s Mom and my Mom were niece and aunt but were best of family friends, almost sisters.
My sincerest sympathies to one of the great ones!
bill davis
September 17, 2024
A true pillar of St. Louis. He embellished the city.
Richard Kutta
September 15, 2024
After a Cleveland HS football game in about 1962 Mr Drewes politely and firmly requested my car of boisterousness, complete with air horn, move on so his Grand Avenue neighbors could get some quiet. It was a class act that furthered our education.
Colleen Starkloff
September 9, 2024
Ted Drewes--a St. Louis tradition! Thank you, Ted Drewes and the Drewes family for creating the stores and becoming one of the great trademarks of St. Louis. My condolences to his family, especially Cindy and Kirk.
Love,
Colleen Starkloff
Aaron Johnke & Family
September 9, 2024
Years of fond memories and great custard! A St Louis icon and a friend to all. You will be missed by many!
Judy Siemens Hill
September 8, 2024
I enjoyed being a "carhop" at Ted Drewes. I worked for Ted senior who was always irritated by the boys who would rough up his gravel parking lot with their car tires. I had more fun meeting lots of boys! I did meet Ted Jr. also.
Brenda Ellis
September 8, 2024
Condolence to the Family. Stay Prayerful.
MARLENE FRANCES JONES
September 8, 2024
ME AND ALL MY KIDS AND GRANDKIDS ALWAYS LOVED GOING TO TED DREWS IN THE SUMMER FOR SHAKES AND SUNDAES AND TALKING TO HIM WHEN HE WAS THERE AND HE WILL BE MISSED BUT THE LEGEND WILL LIVE ON AND ON!
Shelley Clancy
September 7, 2024
So many special memories of the family and stand. My prayers are with you
Jim/Mickie Gordon
September 6, 2024
Being from the city of St Louis as a kid, we went to both locations, I would get so excited when I knew we were going, now today at 69 years of age, and so many happy memories, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, R. I. P. Mr.Drew, you may be gone, but never will you be forgotten, thanks for the memories kind sir.
Michael Kalinowski
September 4, 2024
My prayers are with your family.
Amanda and Scott Whitworth
September 1, 2024
It´s never easy to have to say the final goodbye to a cherished friend or loved one no matter how much time we get with them. Thinking of all those friends and loved ones who are sorting through their memories of Ted and hoping everyone can find comfort in those memories. I know many of my own happy memories involved Ted Drewes Frozen Custard; what a legacy Ted leaves behind, professionally and personally. All the best to Ted and his family.
Missy Owoc
August 31, 2024
I remember Ted working on concretes with long, long lines at almost every window. Although I cannot have concretes anymore, he was present every time and he was always quick with a hello. Ted Drewes will be missed.
Sherry
August 31, 2024
Condolences from my family to yours. One night several of us nurses went to go get Ted Drew´s after our shift. I had never tasted it at the time but my daughter is now 43 and I´m pretty sure they know me by sight because I´ve been going ever since. I always get the same thing and still do. One of the women said "You´ve been coming here a long time" and I said yeah about 40 years. I always got the same thing. A chocolate concrete with extra chocolate. Thank you for being there and prayers to your family.
Charlie Wiegert
August 30, 2024
I cherished my friendship with Ted. I spent many years doing his ads in the suburban journal, my favorite was the kids coloring contest. The only time he was peeved at me was when I bought his leaf dump and put a house on it. But that led to many evenings of great conversations about sports and Cardinal Baseball. He had a great perspective. He was very philanthropic, sponsoring the back cover of the Moolah Shiners Circus Program book for over 40 years. But best of all, he was my friend, and I´ll cherish that forever.
Dianna Schneiderjohn
August 30, 2024
Ted. Please make my mom a pineapple sundae, she was one of your best customers. I am sure she is happy to see you.
Thank you for all you did for St Louis and all the great memories. Oh yes and ty for the 10 extra pounds lol. You have the best hot fudge.
Craig Althoff and Family
August 30, 2024
Prayers to the whole family, he is definitely a legend to everyone in the area plus far away. He will be missed.
Forrest Miller
August 30, 2024
I grew up across the street from the south grand store. Moved there in 1954. When Ted Jr. Took over the business he had a vision of what he wanted the business to be. That vision was to be the best custard stand ever. He refused to compromise quality. He turned down many offers to expand his business but it would no longer be his family´s business. Next to Stan Musial he was probably our most recognizable St.Louisian.
Ted thanks for all you have done to promote a positive image of our city though your delicious custard. Also you developed and made the concrete world famous. Finally you have left Ted Drewes frozen custard in good hands. Your son in law Travis and his children are making sure Ted Drewes Frozen Custard will be here for many years to come.
We need to get your statue going and put it under the arch.
Thanks for everything Ted.
Mark ryan
August 30, 2024
My mom and dad ever July would go down to his original shop and get cones for all five of us including our pupy.
Kathy Becker (nee Rund)
August 29, 2024
As a child, I viewed Ted Drewes as a wonderful uncle. I grew up two blocks away from his custard stand on Chippewa and ended up spending much time there. Ted was always kind and generous to the neighborhood kids. On your birthday, you could go up to the stand and tell Ted it was your special day, and he would say something like, "Oh, really. Now let me see," and he would get out his big book of birthdays and find your name on the page for that date. Then he would grandly present you with a thick milkshake/malt for free. As time went on, the birthday book was abandoned for the report card incentive. All you had to do was bring your report card to Ted and he would look it over, snip off the corner of it, and hand you a free milkshake. Sometimes, he commented on what a great job you did in school.
Because we lived so close, my brothers ended up working for Ted, picking up trash that may have been left behind by his customers. He wanted to keep things clean in the neighborhood and paid young people to help him do that.
My mom also visited Ted Drewes stand every year, a couple days before Christmas to get our tree. Being so close to the holiday, there were slim pickin's, but whatever Mom brought home, we transformed into a beautifully decorated evergreen. Ted had a presence in our lives all year round.
Thanks, Ted, for being a wonderful example of kindness, generosity, and goodness in my life. You will be missed.
Joellen Buffa Dennis
August 29, 2024
So many nites at Ted Drews during teenager just starting-they had car hops back then!! Also had a Kiddie Sundae for 15 cents, he was always so welcoming and even knew some of us by name...not sure if that was a good or a bad thing my family and my kids and this newest generation still have a passion for your frozen custard cuz it was the best! Rest in piece Ted and Dottie-you deserve it and we´ll always remember
Charles &Sandra Idel
August 29, 2024
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless you always.
Dave&Tony Brendel
August 29, 2024
Sincere condolences to all family members of Ted. Many fond memories from custard, trees and the wonderful gift shop and
museum
Brooke Carver
August 29, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family on losing your love one and our city Icon
Marilyn Daly
August 29, 2024
You made so many people happy everyday. My late husband was one of your greatest fans. Godspeed my friend.
Marilyn Daly
Michael Yates
August 29, 2024
Thanks for all the great memories, you helped make my childhood, teenage years and now my senior years special. You spent your life bringing happiness into others life. Job well done, my friend.
Jami Wilkie
August 29, 2024
How many memories do we have through the years? Waiting in line for a dip cone or paying for a "Dottie" at Christmas, we loved coming to Ted´s.
Our sympathies to Ted´s family and friends.
Our sympathy to all Ted´s family and friends.
Georgia Bader Schaljo
August 29, 2024
You have my condolences. My mother´s cousin was Ruth Quigley. Ted would come to gatherings with frozen custard. Once he brought `The Fox´ for us to taste test ( named for Mary Strauss.)
So happy for the legacy he created.
Rick Stelzer
August 29, 2024
Heartfelt love and prayers to the family of this St. Louis icon. Ted always had a big smile and a huge heart. Heaven has a wonderful new addition!
Mark McAlevey
August 29, 2024
Rest in Peace, you were a St. Louis icon.
Raye Knoll
August 29, 2024
Mr. St. Louis, we pray you rest well with our Lord. You made St. Louis a better place to live and work. Thank you.
David Wilmot
August 29, 2024
Ted communicated mostly with smiles as my Mari de Villa neighbor. He was already in heaven holding Dotty's hand.
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