Theodore M. Ted Bissell

BISSELL, HELMER, MENDOZA, GRIFFITH, FLASHMAN, SCHUBERT

Posted By: Tara (email)
Date: 12/13/2010 at 13:40:53

Theodore M. Ted Bissell, 60, of Solon, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Ted was born May 2, 1950 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the son of Lewis and Berniece (Helmer) Bissell.
He graduated from Iowa City High School in 1969. Ted worked for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City in the lab as an animal caretaker, until his retirement.

Ted was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and supporter of the Iowa City High Little Hawks. He also enjoyed playing and coaching tennis and was a longstanding of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Ted is survived by his daughter Stephanie Bissell of Iowa City; sisters, Paula Bissell (Luis Mendoza) of Iowa City and Barb Griffith of Moscow, Iowa; brothers, Douglas Bissell of Iowa City, Steven Bissell (Julie) of San Antonio, Texas and Richard Bissell (Susan Flashman) of Mt. Rainier, Maryland; his former spouse, Linda Bissell of Iowa City; and nieces and nephews, Kevin (Elise), Kelli , Daniel (Jennifer Schubert), Justin, John, Jacob, Jordan, Gabriel and Emmanuel.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents.