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Name:	Theodore Lee Schaper (Nickname = Ted)
Spouse:	Ruth Ann Edsall Schaper
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Class of	1952	Attended from through
Graduated Here?	Yes
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Birthdate:	January 16, 1933
Date of Death:	July 25, 2023

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Notes:	Theodore L. Schaper, 90, of rural Columbia City, died at 6:49 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born on January 16, 1933, in Whitley County, Indiana, he was a son of the late Harry J. and Bessie Irene (Moore) Schaper. Growing up in Columbia City, he completed Marshall Memorial School and graduated from Columbia City High School in 1951. He began working at LML Corporation, Columbia City, until he was inducted into the U.S. Army on January 12, 1953. Training at Fort Bliss, TX, he became a large gun mechanic. He was honorably discharged on January 11, 1955. Returning to the area, he went to work for JI Case in Churubusco. In 1960, he started his own business, Schaper Plumbing & Heating, which he operated until 1965, when he joined the Plumber and Steamfitters Union, Local 166, Fort Wayne. A lifelong resident of Whitley County, he married Starr Rosenogle (deceased August 20, 2007) and later married Ruth Ann Edsall (deceased on October 10, 2015). Throughout his adult life, he enjoyed farming, especially raising beef cattle. He loved tinkering in the barn and keeping busy. For relaxation, he liked to study his Bible and he liked to read old westerns and a good crime book. Surviving are his children, Patrick A. (Mary) Schaper of Albion, Tina L. Elliott-Longacre (Tim) of Churubusco, Lisa R. (Phil) Richmond of Columbia City, Joni L. (David) Smith, Shari L. (Brian) Shively, Timothy W. Schaper, and Robert R. (Stacey) Schaper all of Columbia City; 24 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Additionally, he was preceded in death by sisters Sue Ann Zent, Alice Joy Adams, Esther L. Donavan, Ruth Miner and brothers Michael Schaper, Jerry Schaper and Paul Schaper. His burial will take place at the South Park Annex Cemetery on August 19, 2023 at 10 am with a Celebration of Life at 11am at the Oak Grove Church of God, 2426 S Raber Road, Columbia City. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Memorials in Ted's honor are to the Whitley County Community Foundation.

Last Updated:	07-28-2023		Alumni ID:	12741

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