1940
Theodore
2016
Theodore D. Wands
September 9, 1940 — February 17, 2016
Theodore D. "Ted" Wands II, 75, of Stow, died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Akron General Hospital.
He was born September 9, 1940 in Ravenna, to Herbert V. and Neva Margaret (Watkins) Wands. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during the Vietnam war. Ted was a member of the Kent United Church of Christ, Rockton Lodge F&AM #316, Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club and the American Sternwheel Association in Marietta. Ted was active in the Boy Scouts and served on the Board of Review for Troop 253.
He is survived by brother, Fred O. (Vicki) Wands of Stow; sister, Bette Hoover of Medina; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail A. Wands in 2013; and sister, Margaret A. 'Peg' Wands.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 27 at the Kent United Church of Christ with Rev. Heather Wicks officiating, where calling hours will be held from 2 PM until the time of service. Rockton Lodge # 316 service will be held prior to the funeral service. Burial will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Akron Area Chapter, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131.
He was born September 9, 1940 in Ravenna, to Herbert V. and Neva Margaret (Watkins) Wands. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard during the Vietnam war. Ted was a member of the Kent United Church of Christ, Rockton Lodge F&AM #316, Cuyahoga Falls Amateur Radio Club and the American Sternwheel Association in Marietta. Ted was active in the Boy Scouts and served on the Board of Review for Troop 253.
He is survived by brother, Fred O. (Vicki) Wands of Stow; sister, Bette Hoover of Medina; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail A. Wands in 2013; and sister, Margaret A. 'Peg' Wands.
Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, February 27 at the Kent United Church of Christ with Rev. Heather Wicks officiating, where calling hours will be held from 2 PM until the time of service. Rockton Lodge # 316 service will be held prior to the funeral service. Burial will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association Akron Area Chapter, 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH 44131.
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