Theador "Ted" J. Hebert
March 10, 1935 ~ January 9, 2016
Theador "Ted" J. Hebert, age 80, of Madison, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the David Simpson Hospice House. He was born March 10, 1935 in Ticonderoga, NY, to Francis and Blanche (Lewis) Hebert. Ted married Violet "Lynn" Thompson in 1958.
Ted joined the Army after achieving a Bachelor's of Science from St. Michael's College in NY. He worked at Norwich Pharmaceuticals Co. until 1977 when he took a job at a local Diamond Shamrock Co. as head of their animal research division. He started T.J. Hebert & Associates in 1986. Ted was a scout leader and tremendous mentor. He dedicated time to his children through junior level sports and taught them the bounties of nature. He was a craftsman and enjoyed restoring cars. A self taught poet of wit, he also enjoyed raising Alpacas with his wife Paula whom he married in 2010, and tending his garden.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; sons, Timothy (Gail) Hebert, Michael (Kelly) Hebert; daughters, Lenn (Greg) Reiff, Megan (James) Ross; grandchildren, Skylar Hebert, Danielle Hebert, Nicole Hebert, Brandon Reiff, Rebecca Reiff, Kennedy Ross, Cullen Ross, Kashlynn Ross; sisters, Dolly (Jack) Gokey, Pat (Melvin) Gokey. Ted is preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Lynn in 2007 and his parents.
Friends will be received 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057 with a Funeral Service following at 3:00 p.m. Final Resting will be Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Okemos, MI. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
I liked Ted from the moment I met him. He taught me so much in such a short time.
Ted was a kind and friendly man who was a scholar and gentleman. Not many men can claim all of that – and to have been loved and respected by so many. My condolences to his children and grandchildren. Paula, you often mentioned how lucky you felt to have him in your life; I’m sorry for your loss.
Sending prayers to all the Hebert families.