Truman Theodore Berry, Jr.

Truman Theodore “Ted” Berry, Jr. age 80, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, February 13, at Masonic Pathways in Alma after a long battle with strokes and Parkinson’s .

 He was born July 18, 1932, in Newark Township, the son of Truman Theodore Sr. and Lois Maude (Patterson) Berry.

 Ted retired in 1992 from Federal Mogul in St. Johns.  He loved cars and enjoyed restoring antique cars.  He also enjoyed watching Nascar and local stock car racing.  He enjoyed being outdoors, and in the fall would spend time in the woods deer hunting.

 He married Mary Ludecke in 1952. They had 5 children,  David, Terry, Vanetta, Suzanna, and baby Sharon.

 He married Mary Helen Wermuth in 1970.  From that marriage came 3 step children. Dennis and Terry Urbie and Dorene Bokos, and 5 step grandchildren.

 Ted is survived by his children, David (Lisa) Berry of Vestaburg and Suzanne Gunter of Riverdale; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; his sisters, Faye McDonald of Ithaca and Carol (Bernard) McGuire of Williamston.

 He was preceded in death by his wife in 2004 and his children Vanetta Gantz, Terry Lee Berry, and baby Sharon and his brother, Richard Berry.

 Memorial services will be scheduled later in the spring.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com. The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.

Comments

[Gary Mikesell]

Ted was a trusted loyal friend who was always there to help in any situation. He was unselfish in his many acts of kindness to his friends. We will miss him greatly. Our sincere prayers go out to the family.
Gary and Shirley Mikesell

[Linda Leiter]

Ted was a long-time friend of my family and we share many good memories. Hopefully, Ted's family and friends can find some comfort in those memories. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony & Lois Leiter
Linda Leiter
Diane Leiter

[David Berry]

I want to thank everyone for their prayers and kind words about my Dad, Ted. I am going to miss him a lot. Your thought and prayers are most welcome. Thank You all

[Jesse R Piper]

Ted was a true friend. He will be missed. Ted would give a whole new meaning to the phrase Car Guy.

[Gary Harrier]

I used to ride with Ted when he worked in St. Johns. He was a hard worker and always dependable. He will be greatly missed by all, prayers to his family to help them through this difficult time.

[Babe Quintrall]

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Ted's family and friends at this difficult time. I find comfort comfort in the promise given at revelation 21:4 which says "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". The Bible's promises are real and something we can depend on, so I hope you can draw a measure of comfort and hope from this. I am truly sorry for your loss.

[Bernie @ Carol McGuire]

We thank everyone who sent their condolemces to our family. Ted was a kind and thoughtful brother. We will miss him. Bernie @ Carol McGuire

[Sheila (Blair) Farrell]

Dear Aunt Faye and family,
We will miss Ted as he was just as much a part of our family. We'll always have our fond memories of him. Love and prayers to you all in this time of sorrow.
God Bless you all!

[chris Kimmel]

Dear Faye and Family,
So sorry to hear about Ted,I will keep you all in my prayers.I used to take care of their Mom Lois Berry, I loved that lady such a Godly woman, I MISS her. And I will also miss Ted, God Bless you all Chris Kimmel

[Michelle Smith]

Ted was a very nice man, I use to help my mom in with cleaning his mom's house. We miss her a lot! Ted will be greatly missed as well. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in friends in their time of loss.