Theodore Henry Schmudde

Schmudde, Theodore Henry “Bucko”, age 81, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 24, 2011. Ted was a retired professor of Geography at the University of Tennessee. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he served in the United States Army between 1953 and 1955. Ted was a longtime member of Peace Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by wife of 53 years, Pauline; parents, August and Lydia Schmudde; sister, Elaine Reichart; brother, Bud Schmudde. Survivors include children, Susan McLemore and husband, Jim, Eric Schmudde and wife, Anne Randolph, Anne Hudnall and husband, Tim, Andrew Schmudde and wife, Jill; grandchildren, Jason McLemore and wife, Melanie, Megan McLemore, Alex McLemore, Patrick McLemore, Davis Schmudde, Kelly Schmudde, Charlotte Hudnall, Thomas Hudnall, Spencer Schmudde, Johnny Schmudde and Paul Schmudde; great-granddaughter, Anna Kate McLemore; sister, Harriet Pewitt and sister-in-law, Lucy Schmudde. Special thanks to caregiver Shirley Vandaveer and her pet dog, Lilly. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Pastor Ralph Kirkpatrick officiating, followed by a reception. A private burial service for the family will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, Lyons View Pike. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 621 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37923. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.