He was born in 1939 in Pontiac, MI. Ted spent his highschool years at Mt. St. Francis seminary, retired from GM after 33 yrs and was a member of UAW 1618. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Arnold) to whom he was married for 59 years, his son, Tim, daughter-in-law, Jane, his grandsons, Matthew Stauffer, Ben Stauffer, and Rocky Wilson, his sisters, Marianne Loper and Martha Adams, brother-in-law, John Adams, sister-in-law, Carol Brathol, brother-in-law, Jerry Brathol as well as 6 nieces and 5 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Tony Gauss, his brother Steve Gauss, Steve’s wife Marla, and brother-in-law Meredith Loper.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Thursday, February 9th at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 102 W. Randolph Lansing, Michigan 48906.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am following the visitation.