Theodore "Ted" Christian Redlaczyk

Theodore "Ted" Christian Redlaczyk, 66, of Bell Vista, Arkansas died February 13, 2017. Born May 9, 1950 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Ferdinand and Lydia Redlaczyk. Ted proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1971. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota, a Master's degree from Western Michigan University and an Educational Specialist degree from The College of William and Mary in Virginia. Ted's career was in higher education administration and student services at Kalamazoo College, Virginia Wesleyan College, Midwestern State University, Young Harris College and Texas State University. He married Janelle Hvidsten June 16th, 1984. They have one daughter, Claire Emma. Ted was a member of United Lutheran Church in Bella Vista. In recent years Ted suffered from many medical setbacks, which he battled courageously and without complaint. Ted enjoyed working in his shop and yard, and he loved to watch his beloved Claire perform with her choirs. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Janelle; daughter, Claire Redlaczyk; sister, Barbara (Terry) Rodocker; brothers, F.W. (Suzanne) Redlaczyk, Jr. and Robert (Marcia) Redlaczyk. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 17th at United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.