Ted Wayne Upson
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Ted Wayne Upson passed away unexpectedly
in his Warsaw home on
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at 2:40 p.m. Age
83 at the time of his death, he was a longtime
Warsaw resident.
Ted was born in Fort
Wayne on Feb. 29, 1936. He
was the only son of Edwin and
Eloise Shenefield Upson and
graduated from Washington Center High
School in Whitley County. Following
graduation, Ted enlisted in the United States Army. His service
to our country began on Dec. 17, 1954, in Indianapolis,
and he was honorably discharged from Fort Sheridan, Ill., on
Nov. 20, 1957.
Ted was a hard worker. He worked for many years at
Schrader Automotive (now Hoffman Brothers Auto Parts) in
their storefront. Even in his retirement, he continued to
work part time delivering parts for the company he devoted
so many years to. More personally, he enjoyed traveling and
camping with his wife in their RV; the pair had wintered in
Victoria, Texas, for many years. He also enjoyed old TV
shows like “Hee Haw” and was a fan of both NASCAR and
Dallas Cowboys football.
Ted was married to Mary Ann Stroup Hutcherson on July
29, 1991; she survives at home. Also surviving are two children
and four stepchildren: Ronald Upson, of Warsaw;
Rhonda Coburn, of Syracuse; Jeffery (Tranae Crawford)
Hutcherson, of Warsaw; Carla Lewis, of Claypool; Robert
(Dawn) Hutcherson, of Bridgman, Mich.; and Blaine
Hutcherson, of Claypool; 12 grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren also survive. His parents, Edwin and
Eloise Upson, preceded him in passing.
Ted was a longtime member of Otterbein United
Methodist Church in Atwood. He was very active there and
helped on several committees during his membership. A
memorial service will be held there at a later date. Visitation
will be held at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St.,
Warsaw, on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Memorials to the donor’s choice of the following: Titus
Funeral Home to assist with final expenses; or Otterbein
United Methodist Church, 306 E. Main St., Atwood, IN 46502.
