Obituary for Theodore (Ted) Longe
Services for Theodore “Ted” William Longe, 74, West Point, formerly of Norfolk will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 17th at Minnick Funeral Home in West Point. Pastor Steve Lund will officiate with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at The Beed Building after the service. 745 S. Railroad Street in West Point.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from 5-8 PM at Minnick Funeral Home.
Due to COVID restrictions masks will be required. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/minnickfuneralserviceinc.
He passed away on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in West Point.
Ted was born on September 27th, 1946, in Wayne to Alvin and Verna Mae (Korth) Longe, the second of nine children raised on the farm between Wayne and Winside. He was baptized at St. John’s church in Wakefield and later confirmed at St. Paul’s in Winside. Ted graduated from Winside High School in 1964.
Ted attended Norfolk Jr. College and Wayne State, where he met the love of his life, Arlene Olson. Ted and Arlene were married on May 3rd, 1970 at the First Congregational Church in Uehling, NE. They lived in Wayne and Lincoln before settling in Norfolk where they became members of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church.
Upon completion of his apprenticeship Ted worked as a bricklayer for Kahler Construction as well as assisting in the training of race horses which led them to travel to different parts of the country. Ted was a skilled craftsman and had a hand in building his home and church in Norfolk as well as the building that would later become the headquarters of the Vit-E-Men Company.
In 1983 Ted was hired by Chuck Watson as a truck driver for the Vit-E-Men Company. Chuck became one of dad’s closest friends and he worked his way up to Production Manager where he played a key role in the growth of the company working closely with Chuck’s sons Scott and J.B. Ted retired from Vit-E-Men in 2011.
Ted and Arlene had two boys, Trevor and Troy. He enjoyed teaching them the ways of the world and was so proud of their accomplishments. Ted loved family reunions, golfing with his brothers, and gambling trips with family and friends. One of his favorite pastimes was breakfast with anyone who wanted to go, his easy smile and quick wit helped him make fast friends.
Shortly after retirement Ted and Arlene moved to West Point to be near their sons and grandchildren. They were energized by the exploits of Gunnar, Vera, Ethan, and Emily and looked forward to spending time with them.
Ted is survived by his son Trevor Longe, his wife Michelle Williamson and their children Emily and Ethan of Omaha; son Troy Longe, his wife Katrina (Inness) Longe and their children Gunnar and Vera of West Point; Brothers: Gene, Don, and Dave; Sisters: Linda, Lori, Lila, Leann, and Laraine.
Ted was preceded in death by his wife Arlene, parents, a niece (Kristin), nephew (David), and sister-in-law (Bev).
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 16th from 5-8 PM at Minnick Funeral Home.
Due to COVID restrictions masks will be required. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/minnickfuneralserviceinc.
He passed away on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in West Point.
Ted was born on September 27th, 1946, in Wayne to Alvin and Verna Mae (Korth) Longe, the second of nine children raised on the farm between Wayne and Winside. He was baptized at St. John’s church in Wakefield and later confirmed at St. Paul’s in Winside. Ted graduated from Winside High School in 1964.
Ted attended Norfolk Jr. College and Wayne State, where he met the love of his life, Arlene Olson. Ted and Arlene were married on May 3rd, 1970 at the First Congregational Church in Uehling, NE. They lived in Wayne and Lincoln before settling in Norfolk where they became members of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church.
Upon completion of his apprenticeship Ted worked as a bricklayer for Kahler Construction as well as assisting in the training of race horses which led them to travel to different parts of the country. Ted was a skilled craftsman and had a hand in building his home and church in Norfolk as well as the building that would later become the headquarters of the Vit-E-Men Company.
In 1983 Ted was hired by Chuck Watson as a truck driver for the Vit-E-Men Company. Chuck became one of dad’s closest friends and he worked his way up to Production Manager where he played a key role in the growth of the company working closely with Chuck’s sons Scott and J.B. Ted retired from Vit-E-Men in 2011.
Ted and Arlene had two boys, Trevor and Troy. He enjoyed teaching them the ways of the world and was so proud of their accomplishments. Ted loved family reunions, golfing with his brothers, and gambling trips with family and friends. One of his favorite pastimes was breakfast with anyone who wanted to go, his easy smile and quick wit helped him make fast friends.
Shortly after retirement Ted and Arlene moved to West Point to be near their sons and grandchildren. They were energized by the exploits of Gunnar, Vera, Ethan, and Emily and looked forward to spending time with them.
Ted is survived by his son Trevor Longe, his wife Michelle Williamson and their children Emily and Ethan of Omaha; son Troy Longe, his wife Katrina (Inness) Longe and their children Gunnar and Vera of West Point; Brothers: Gene, Don, and Dave; Sisters: Linda, Lori, Lila, Leann, and Laraine.
Ted was preceded in death by his wife Arlene, parents, a niece (Kristin), nephew (David), and sister-in-law (Bev).