Ted A. Bartczak, age 84, of Rock, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at LakeHouse Assisted Living in Escanaba.
Ted was born on February 20, 1940 in Stambaugh, Michigan, the son of Casimir and Bertha (Deladio) Bartczak. Ted was united in marriage to the former Jacqueline “Jackie” Whitman on June 11, 1960. Together they shared 63 years together. Ted worked as a road and bridge construction project engineer for 31 years through the Michigan Department of Transportation. He also was a member of the Rock Lions Club, Mapleridge Township Board, Tri-Township Board, and the Superior Deer Management Board. He enjoyed camping, trapping, hunting, fishing, and traveling on bus trips. But most importantly, he loved spending time with his family. They will miss him dearly.
Ted is survived by his loving wife Jackie; children Todd (Tammy) Bartczak, Terry Bartczak, and Jill (Pat) Strahl; sister Pat Presti; grandchildren Jon Bartczak, Bobby Bartczak, Tony Bartczak, Taylor Bartczak, Tanner Taylor, TJ Bartczak, Tara Strahl, Dominique Depas, and Desmond DePas; 14 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Gwen Bayerl.
Family will receive on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services honoring Ted will begin at 1 PM with Rev. Fr. William Ssozi officiating. Ted will be laid to rest in the Stambaugh Cemetery.
Judy Possi - rock, mi
Jackie and family, so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. God’s Peace to you.
Lori Fox - Escanaba, MI
Ted was a wonderful man who I so enjoyed taking care of. His smile and laugh I will miss so much.
Jean Anderson - Escanaba , MI
Jackie, our condolences to you and your family. Ted was a great guy.
Wayne and Jean Anderson
Brenda Sheldon - Felch, Mi
So very sorry for your loss. I am so glad we stopped by and had such a nice visit. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ed Flath - Well s, Mi
So sorry for your loss he was to be around.
Phil and Virginia Petersen - Gladstone , Mi
Jackie, sorry to read of Ted’s passing. We sure had fun on Gold Star bus trips. Lots of memories and many games of “pig”. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Michelle - Escanaba, Mi
Going to miss seeing his smiling face in the lobby. Fly high, Ted!
Cheryl Wiltzius Miller - Gladstone, MI
Jackie, Jill, Todd and Terry, I am so sorry for your loss. Ted was a great person and I have many memories of camping with your family.
Louis Oberle - Engadine, Mi
Condolences to Jackie and family, We are saddened by the news of Ted passing. I enjoyed working for him during my years with the MDOT …
Richard Bayerl - Novi, Mi
My condolences and prayers with the family of Ted. I truly wish I could be there for the funeral service.
Sharon Neubauer - Iron Mountain, MI
Sending condolences and prayers for your family.
Sharon (Terres) Neubauer
Maureen Hughson - De Pere, Wi
Terry, my sympathies to you & your family.
Ruth Ann Anderson - Rives Junction , Mi
May Ted’s soul be eternal. Thinking of you Jackie and your loving family and friends during this time of great loss, Bless you, The Anderson Family.
Gary & Liz Lauscher - Sebring , FL
Our sincere condolences to the Bartczak family.
Bob Manninen - Escanaba, MI
Jackie and family,
So sorry for your loss. Ted was a great guy, liked by everyone!
Judy Cappeart - Gladstone , MI
Jackie and Family,
So sorry for your loss! Bob and I were just talking about Ted yesterday! We did not know he had passed! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Good man! God bless all of you! Bob and Judy
Valerie Novak - Crystal Falls, MI
I enjoyed working with Ted at MDOT, since he was open and honest and had a good sense of humor. I’m sorry for your family’s loss of him.
Deb and Tim Tackett - Kokomo, IN
I wish we were able to meet Ted and his family last summer. We would have loved to get to know you all. So sorry for your loss.