Theodore “Ted” Robert Voss of Westport, husband of Judith “Judy” Ann Voss, died Sept. 2. He was 77.
Ted Voss Contributed photo
Ted was born on Oct. 6, 1942 to the late Norbert and Frances (Endres) Voss in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Wauwatosa High School and from the University of Wisconsin – Madison with a B.S. in 1964 and a J.D. in 1967.
In the fall of 1967 Ted was set up on a blind date with Judy Schmahl; the following year they were married on Dec. 21, 1968 in West Allis, Wisconsin. Together the two would live in Milwaukee, Heidelberg, Germany and Indianapolis before settling in Westport for the last 45 plus years.
Ted served in the United States Army for two years from 1968 to 1970. After serving in the Army, he worked as an attorney for several corporations including Eli Lilly, JC Penney, General Mills, Crystal Brands and The Starter Corporation prior to his retirement.
Ted will be remembered by friends and family alike for his easy going nature and sense of humor. Ted was active with the Westport Y’s Men where he served as secretary and humorist, and was an avid hiker and walker.
Ted is survived by his wife Judy of more than 50 years, his daughter Trista Soh and her husband Edward Soh of New York City, and granddaughters Evelyn and Madeline.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Westport Public Library or The Salvation Army.
