Theodore George Henderson Sr.

Ted grew up in Marysville, KS and graduated in 1957 from Marysville High School in Kansas. He was married to Pauline (Polly) Henderson for 53 years and lived in Lincoln with his family the past 62 years. He worked from an early age in a variety of careers, as a meat cutter for Hinky Dinky, and Electronics Technician with the Nebraska Army National Guard, where he retired after 31 years as CW2. He finished his career life working at the Nebraska Department of Roads maintenance HQ in Lincoln, NE for 10 years.

Following the death of his wife, Ted kept himself occupied by joining local organizations including the Rock Creek Renegades, Cushman Club, and Knights of Columbus where he worked, played, and made many good friends. Ted was a devoted husband, father to four sons, grandfather to seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He enjoyed many activities with his sons, family, and friends, including BBQ competitions, hunting, camping, working at the fireworks stand each year with the KOC and supporting his sons and their families in all their endeavors. He was very proud of his four sons, who all followed his lead and served in the Nebraska National Guard as well. He never stopped finding ways to keep busy, including his final desire to learn to play guitar in his last few years of life. He had many friends throughout his life, whom he was always willing to visit or help no matter the time or circumstances.

Preceded in death by wife, Pauline A. Henderson; his brother, Charles Henderson; sister, Lou Ann Oehm; and parents, Viola (Eckerle) Henderson and Clyde Kenneth Henderson of Kansas. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Theodore, Jr. & Lori of Lincoln, Ken & Yolonda of Sterling, Keith & Cathy of San Antonio, Texas, Greg & Carrie of Lincoln; grandchildren, Kait, Kayle, Ashton, Trevor, Chandler, Stephan, and Payton; great-grandchildren, Kimberly, Beau, Hank, James, Thea, Bryce, Brooklyn, Logan, and newest addition, Creed; many nieces and nephews in Nebraska and Kansas.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for Mr. Henderson on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 "S" Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Rosary at 12:30 PM prior to funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation on Friday, January 10, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Interment at Lincoln Memorial Park and Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at HoriSun Hospice, CCA Home Care, and the staff at NHO.

Memorials to Lincoln Vet Center (Veteran Counseling & Outreach) 211 So. 84th St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68510.