Teddy Dean 'Ted' Harre Sr., age 83, Webb City, MO, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at his home after a long illness.
Ted was born October 30, 1936, in Fayette County, IL (Sefton Township), to the late James Fredrick Harre and Irene Evelyn (German) Harre.
He graduated from Brownstown (IL) High School and attended Eastern Illinois University, where he met his wife, Mary Lou (Young) Harre. They were married on June 11, 1961, in Mt. Erie, IL. They relocated to Joplin in 1968, and later to Webb City in 1971.
During his working life, Ted worked for numerous retail and manufacturing companies, as well as owning his own chimney sweep and lawn service in Webb City. He loved the Cardinals, both St. Louis and Webb City. Ted was an avid hunter, fisherman, and enjoyed coaching his children in softball and track.
In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty (Harre) Yakel and Diana (Harre) Radcliff; and a brother, Reggie Harre.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary; a daughter, Regina Gayle Davis and husband, Daniel J. Ruddick, Carl Junction; a son, Teddy D. Harre Jr. and wife, Kimberly Kaiser, Portsmouth, VA; a sister, Mary Mielke, Effingham, IL; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home, Webb City, Missouri.
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