RIP Ted Shimkus

Ricardo
Ricardo Posts: 10,636
edited August 2020 in The Clubhouse
Ted (AKA reeltrouble1) passed away last Sunday. One of the "good old" polkies.

Rest in Peace. He's probably jamming up there.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,754
    oh man thats terrible to hear.

    Ted was a great guy, surely missed by everyone he touched, RIP
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    Sad news R.I.P.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    Just found out from disneyjoe this morning. He passed on August 2nd

    Sad.

    Here's obit info: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/brunswick-ga/theodore-shimkus-9294664?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share_obit&utm_content=obituary
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    I just found out. Terrible news!

    RIP

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,576
    edited August 2020
    So sad R.I.P.

    Thanks for the obit John
    Looks like he enjoyed life to the fullest.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    What is replete with suckiocity?

    Paypal and learning of the passing of our friend.

    Sad day, indeed.

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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Damn,, the first PF that my wife and I attended was at his home. The only person I knew was Russ( Hoosier) Ted made us feel so at home,,we even had breakfast the next morning as his wife made some fantastic eggs. That PF is where I met a lot of fellow polkies ,even got to spend some time listening to the Woodshed rig! So many great memories,,got the Dodd MLP from him,,the year that Steve (Disney Joe), hosted a PF,Ted had found some VTL monos in Atlanta that he wanted,so he sent me a check and off I went to get them for him.I hauled them to DJ’s house and as we were waiting for Steve to get home,we inadvertently set off his burglar alarm,,so we just sat by the pool waiting for the cops to arrive. Good memories,,Rest in peace,,Ted,,you will be missed. Sorry for the long post,,but Ted was a top shelf Polkie ,they don’t make em like that anymore.RIP.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Sad to hear this. R.I.P. Ted
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    So long my friend, see you on the flip side.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,164
    Sorry to hear about him passing.
    :'(
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,448
    Rest in Peace. Prayers for him, his family and anyone touched by his passing.

    God Bless!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    Sad news indeed. R.I.P Ted.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,536
    RIP, Ted. God bless you and all those who knew you.
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  • gmcman
    gmcman Posts: 1,807
    Sad to hear, RIP.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,909
    Very sad to read this.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    Sorry to hear of this, RIP Ted
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    So sad to hear, way too young.

    RIP...
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Sorry to hear this. 🙏🙏🙏
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,339
    george daniel wrote: »
    Damn,, the first PF that my wife and I attended was at his home. The only person I knew was Russ( Hoosier) Ted made us feel so at home,,we even had breakfast the next morning as his wife made some fantastic eggs. That PF is where I met a lot of fellow polkies ,even got to spend some time listening to the Woodshed rig! So many great memories,,got the Dodd MLP from him,,the year that Steve (Disney Joe), hosted a PF,Ted had found some VTL monos in Atlanta that he wanted,so he sent me a check and off I went to get them for him.I hauled them to DJ’s house and as we were waiting for Steve to get home,we inadvertently set off his burglar alarm,,so we just sat by the pool waiting for the cops to arrive. Good memories,,Rest in peace,,Ted,,you will be missed. Sorry for the long post,,but Ted was a top shelf Polkie ,they don’t make em like that anymore.RIP.

    Wow! so very sad. I was at that PF at Ted's house that year. I met so many Polkies there. Ted's son was making the "low country boil" with fresh seafood. Rig's all over the house. I wish somebody had that picture of all of us standing on the stairway of his front porch.

    RIP, Ted!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,210
    Dang, mortality is real. I didn’t know Ted, but always thought he added a lot to the forum when I first joined. Thoughts and prayers to for his family and friends.

    RIP
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,149
    So very sad, too young! Prayers for everyone. Enjoyed Ted's contributions here.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    So Sorry to hear!!!! Ted was a great guy!!! RIP RT1!!!!
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,500
    How unfortunate. Very nice obituary...seems he lived life. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    Sad to hear this and may He RIP..and all remember the goodness He brought to those that got a chance to know him. Even if only a little. 😥
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    schwarcw wrote: »
    george daniel wrote: »
    Damn,, the first PF that my wife and I attended was at his home. The only person I knew was Russ( Hoosier) Ted made us feel so at home,,we even had breakfast the next morning as his wife made some fantastic eggs. That PF is where I met a lot of fellow polkies ,even got to spend some time listening to the Woodshed rig! So many great memories,,got the Dodd MLP from him,,the year that Steve (Disney Joe), hosted a PF,Ted had found some VTL monos in Atlanta that he wanted,so he sent me a check and off I went to get them for him.I hauled them to DJ’s house and as we were waiting for Steve to get home,we inadvertently set off his burglar alarm,,so we just sat by the pool waiting for the cops to arrive. Good memories,,Rest in peace,,Ted,,you will be missed. Sorry for the long post,,but Ted was a top shelf Polkie ,they don’t make em like that anymore.RIP.

    Wow! so very sad. I was at that PF at Ted's house that year. I met so many Polkies there. Ted's son was making the "low country boil" with fresh seafood. Rig's all over the house. I wish somebody had that picture of all of us standing on the stairway of his front porch.

    RIP, Ted!

    Another good friend gone...sad.

    Carl, here are a couple photos of that weekend at Ted's...

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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,044
    Wow. Rip Ted.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    Ted almost never missed a Polkfest...Here are a few images over the years.

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    Charleston

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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    Ted was truly the heart and soul of PF......the amount of money he raised for the Githens Center was awesome...

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    That last picture at Lou's is priceless. Ted and George. Great times were had. Oh. And of course, Mark goofing around as usual :D
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,953
    RIP to a fellow Polkie.
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