Ted Howard Zabel, age 70, of Hanna, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his home on September 5th, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jeri (Weddin) Zabel; daughter, Dawn (Zabel) Hardy-Griffo of Knox, IN; son, William (Christen) Zabel of Hanna, IN; grandchildren, Brock Hardy stationed in San Luis Obispo, CA with the US Army, Kyle Cromey, Stone Zabel, Katie Zabel, and Jack Zabel all of Hanna, IN.
Ted was born to the late Howard and Betty (Berg) Zabel, in La Porte, IN on February 13, 1945. Ted was a graduate of South Central High School in Union Mills, IN. On April 18, 1964 he married Jeri Weddin. Ted was retired from the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #166. Ted was also active in farming. Ted loved farming, welding, spending time in his tool shed socializing with family and friends.
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. Private services were held with the family, there was no visitation.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or Dunes Hospice, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Condolences may be shared online with the family at www.cutler funeralhome.com