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Theodore E. "Ted" Thompson Jr.

1952 - 2025

Theodore E. "Ted" Thompson Jr. obituary, 1952-2025

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Svoboda Funeral Home

211 North Linden Street

Wahoo, Nebraska

Theodore Thompson Obituary

Theodore E. "Ted" Thompson, Jr.

November 18, 1952 - December 2, 2025

Theodore E. "Ted" Thompson, Jr., 73, of Wahoo, Neb., entered into rest on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, Neb. He was born November 18, 1952, in Scottsbulff, Neb., to Theodore and Marlene (Houdek) Thompson. Ted graduated from Wahoo High School in 1970. In 1979, Ted was married to Jodie McWilliams in Omaha, Neb.

Ted worked many years for Local #538 Cement Finishers Union. He owned and operated Thompson Concrete for 20 years until he retired. Ted enjoyed shooting pool, bowling and riding his Harley.

He is survived by his wife, Jodie Thompson; daughters, Jami Thompson, Tamara (Nate Clover) Roberts and Sara Schneider; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Caleb Thompson Schleiger; and parents, Ted, Sr. and Marlene Thompson.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials in care of the family.

Visit www.marcysvoboda.com to leave condolences.

Arrangements by Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, Neb.
Published by Wahoo Newspaper on Dec. 12, 2025.

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