He was born December 29, 1950, in Canton, to Richard “Paul” and Edna “Irene” (Shaw) Richardson. He married Pamela Korth on August 21, 1999, in Elmwood. She survives.
He is also survived by four children, Jaclyn (Jeff) Banister of Mahomet, IL, Stacy (Dustin) Ackman of St. Charles, IL, Jeremy (Courtni) Stillson of Elmwood, IL, and Curt (Randi) Richardson of Geneva, IL; one brother, Ray Richardson and his four children; and nine grandchildren, Aiden Banister, Olivia Banister, Madilyn Banister, Reese Ackman, Ryan Ackman, Brynn Stillson, Lyla Stillson, Nora Richardson, and Logan Richardson.
Ted served in the Army and was a member of the local V.F.W. and the American Legion. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Elmwood Fire Department for 25 years. He was also an insurance agent for Daley Insurance in Elmwood for over 49 years. He loved golfing, boating, and attending all sporting events for his kids and grandchildren. He was also an avid Cardinal fan.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A burial of his ashes will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Elmwood Township Cemetery. Food and fellowship will follow at Yates City Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Elmwood Fire Department and the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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