Theodore J. “Teddy” Vomastic, 72, of Shawano, formerly of the town of Waukechon, found peace on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Ted was born Nov. 17, 1947, in Shawano, a son of the late Harold and Myra (Berndt) Vomastic. He attended a one-room schoolhouse, the Riverside School, in the town of Waukechon with the school’s last eighth grade class. He then attended and graduated from Shawano High School.
Ted operated a farm in Lunds before working on the home farm in the town of Waukechon. He later worked at Retail Lumber and CRI/Genex in Shawano until his retirement. On April 21, 1973, he was united in marriage to Kristine Peterson at St. James Lutheran Church.
Ted is a lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and gardening. He also loved being out on his land and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
Survivors include his five children, Amy (Mark) Schwitzer, Tracie (John) Martin, Sheli (Mike) Klein, Matthew (Megan) Vomastic and Joshua (Samantha Heinz) Vomastic; his loving grandchildren, Ethan, Ryan, Bradly, Erica, Tyler, Gabriel, Zachary, Gavin, Kaleb, Harrison, Miranda and Mason; and his former wife and dear friend, Kristine Vomastic. Teddy is further survived by his siblings, Maureen Shively, Jean (Benjamin) Ziemer, Deborah (Roy) Pleshek, Tim (Lori) Vomastic and Barb (Steve) Reed; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jon Shively.
A funeral service for Theodore J. Vomastic was held Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at 6 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Mark Drengler officiated. Visitation began at 3 p.m. and continued until the time of service. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred in Ted’s name to St. James Lutheran Church.
Mickelson Funeral and Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
Theodore J. Vomastic
