Theodore MELINE
MELINE, ARENKIEL, MCCUNE, FRARY, SHINKLE, MCCLAIN
Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:55
Theodore "Ted" Meline
December 20, 1935 ---- June 28, 2020Theodore (Ted) Meline, of Evansville, Wyoming passed away peacefully of natural causes at home on the 28th of June 2020. Ted was born Dec 20, 1935 in Eagle Grove, Iowa to Theodore W. and Edna M. (Arenkiel) Meline.
Ted attended school in Webster City, Iowa and graduated in 1953. While in high school Ted joined the Iowa Army National Guard, E Co. 133rd Inf. at the age of 16. Ted served in the United States military for 43 years retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4 in June 1995. Ted also worked for the Civil Service retiring in 1991.
Ted met the love of his life Carolyn McCune in 1960 while Ted was working for the Wyoming Army National Guard in Lusk. They were married on July 9th, 1961 in Lusk, Wyoming. This July would have marked 59 wonderful years together. Ted will be remembered for his sense of humor and outgoing personality. He was a member of Shepard of the Hills Presbyterian church, the Elks lodge of Lusk and the Masons. Ted shared his love of military history with his family, traveling across the state to visit many historical sites. Ted was proud of his Scandinavian heritage and never missed an opportunity to offer a bite of pickled herring to others.
Ted is survived by his wife Carolyn, sister Charlotte Frary of Monroe, MI, daughter Krista (Charlie) Shinkle and son Shawn (Linnea) Meline. Granddaughters Jenna Shinkle, Ivy Shinkle, Samantha Meline, Elaina Meline and several beloved nieces and nephews. Those who preceded Ted in death include his parents, sister Joanne and her husband Claude (Mac) McClain.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave. Casper, Wyoming.
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