Theodore Pertzborn

Baraboo/Waunakee- Theodore "Ted" A. Pertzborn, II, age 84, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015. He was born on November 21, 1930 in Springfield Corners, WI to Theodore A. Pertzborn, Sr. and Elizabeth (Grosse) Pertzborn. Ted proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from February 7, 1949 and was honorably discharged on October 16, 1952. He met his future wife while in the service and they were married on October 21, 1952 in Rapid City, South Dakota and moved to Wisconsin shortly afterwards, where they raised their family. He was an independent insurance agent and started his own insurance agency in Waunakee, working there until he retired. He was one of the founding members of the Waunakee Rotary, belonged to the American Legion Post 360, the WISM snowmobile club, and the Knights of Columbus.
Ted was always the life of the party, and he was well-known for his mischievous eyes that were "up to no good". Ted enjoyed good company around a campfire, at a party, or with a great hand of cards. He loved to dance, but Ted always reserved a dance for the love of his life, Cathy.
Ted is survived by his wife Cathy; children Theodore A. (Abby) Pertzborn, III, Sharon L. ( Steve Kerns) Sopha, and Mary Jean "Mitz" (John) Schueman; grandchildren Theodore "Quin" Anthony Pertzborn, IV, Robert A. (Heather) Pertzborn, Kevin M. (Kate) Sopha, Megan K. (Matthew) Crary, Katelyn L. (Chucky Schara) Sopha, Blake D. Hesselberg, and Della Q. (Scott Sullivan) Buehl; and many great-grandchildren. Ted is further survived by his sister Viola (Norbert) Buechner, and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives, and special friends from around the country.
Ted was preceded in death by his daughters Debbie K. Pertzborn, Susan E. Pertzborn, parents Theodore and Elizabeth Pertzborn, in laws James and Bernadette Freeland, and many siblings and siblings-in-law.
Gathering will take place 10-11:45 AM on Friday, May 29, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 300 2nd Street, Baraboo, WI 53913 with a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 12:00 PM (noon). Private burial will take place at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Cemetery in Martinsville, WI.

Winn-Cress Funeral Home
5785 Hwy Q
Waunakee, WI 53597
608-849-4513