Theodore “Ted” Breitenbach, age 92, of South 22nd Street, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at his residence located in Escanaba.
 
Ted was born November 17, 1914, in Escanaba, the son of William and Caroline (Mattson) Breitenbach.  He was raised in Escanaba and was a graduate of the Escanaba Public High School.  Following high school, Ted enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp. and was stationed at Keesler Field in Biloxi, Mississippi during the WWII era.  During Ted’s enlistment, he met his future wife, the former Rose Mobley, at the USO dance in Pascagoula, Mississippi and the couple exchanged wedding vows on July 5, 1943.  During his enlistment, Ted was in charge of the mess tent serving 5,000 meals three times per day.  Ted was honorably discharged from the United States Army Air Corp. in 1945 at the rank of Master Sergeant. 
 
Ted and Rose enjoyed 63 years of marriage before Rose’s death on November 27, 2006.  Ted was a lifelong resident of Escanaba.  He is remembered for his extensive involvement in the local community, being the creator of the Stone House Restaurant, a member of the SCORE entrepreneurial support group, member of the Golden K (Kiwanis) and for holding a seat on the Council for the Aged for over 10 years.  In addition, for many years Ted authored a column in the Daily Press Newspaper for senior citizens and he also belonged to a group of local business men who traveled to the Marquette Penitentiary to counsel and help rehabilitate inmates to stay away from criminal activity and to stabilize their life in the community.  Ted was a strong family man, good friend and loved to spend time with his family.  He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. 
 
Ted leaves to survive:

1 Son:  Jerry Breitenbach of Escanaba, MI

2 Sisters:  Harriette Aney of North Hollywood, CA; Ruth Secosh of Dousman, WI

2 Sisters in law:  Alice “Brownie” Moss of Greenville, MS; Mabel Breitenbach of Escanaba, MI
 
Also surviving are beloved nieces and nephews; “Adopted Children”; many cousins and dear friends.  
In addition to his parents, William and Caroline and his loving wife Rose, Ted was preceded in death by: 2 Brothers:  Fred and Lou Breitenbach
 
The Breitenbach family will receive friends on Tuesday January 2, 2007 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home in Escanaba.  Military rites will be conducted at 5:45PM, at the Skradski-Boyce Funeral Home, by the Delta County Veterans Council.  Funeral services celebrating the life of Theodore “Ted” Breitenbach will follow military rites, at 6:00PM, with Rev. David C. Simmons of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church officiating.  The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Breitenbach family with arrangements.