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Theodore “Ted” Topolovec, age 88 of Kenosha, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Froedtert South – Kenosha Memorial Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was born on November 5, 1929 and was the son of the late Rok and Antonia (Malnar) Topolovec. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, from 1951 until his honorable discharge in 1953.
On October 28, 1950 at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Dorothy R. Cundari. After 43 years of marriage, Dorothy preceded him in death.
For 40 years, Ted was a dedicated employee of AMC/Chrysler Motors.
He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, U.A.W. Local 72 Retirees and Kenosha Amity Lodge #692 of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America. Ted enjoyed playing in the musical group; Elias Tamburitza Serenaders.
He is survived by his three children, David (Lygia) Topolovec of Waukesha, Karen Topolovec of Kenosha and Beth (Alim) Ray of Oak Park, IL; his grandchildren, Tim (Devry) Topolovec, Thea (Tom) Topolovec, Kevin (HanMi) Anderson and Olivia Ray; great grandchildren , Cole, Ava, Dom, Mat, Jake and Morgan and his brother, Rudy (JoAnne) Topolovec of Kenosha.
In addition to his parents; wife, Dorothy and their two infant sons, he was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Topolovec and his twin sister, Emily Cerasani.
Service Date April 28, 2018
A Memorial Service honoring Ted’s life will be held on Saturday, April 28th at 12:00 Noon at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue, Kenosha, WI. Full military honors will follow. Private inurnment will take place in St. James Cemetery.
