Theodore "Ted" B. Guthard

Theodore "Ted" B. Guthard, 76, of Newman Grove, NE passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove, NE.

A Celebration of Life will be from 4 -7 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the Newman Grove Community Club, Newman Grove, NE.

Visitation was Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Levander Funeral Home in Albion, NE, from 1-8 p.m. In an effort to keep our community safe, we strongly encourage those feeling ill or who are part of an at-risk population (e.g., the elderly or immune-compromised, etc.) to please stay home. In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions set by the CDC, no more than 10 people will be allowed in at one time. In order to accommodate this, we have extended visitation hours and encourage visitors to come throughout the day. During visitation, social distancing methods of no hugging or hand shaking will be practiced. There will be a private family service with burial to follow at Hope Cemetery, Newman Grove, NE.

Levander Funeral Home of Albion, NE is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be posted here.

Theodore "Ted" Bernard Guthard, son of Edward Hans and Thelma Jane (Eggert) Guthard was born on December 26, 1943 in North Platte, NE.  He attended school at Boone County School District #43 near Cedar Rapids, NE.  After his father was diagnosed with polio, Ted and his brother Harley took over the farming.

On June 15, 1968 Ted was united in marriage to Marlyne Faye Bennett at the United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, NE.  Ted farmed and worked for several farmers in Cedar Rapids until moving his family to Newman Grove in 1976.  He worked for the Creamery and then Madison Pork Plant.  Ted took over as the street and water commissioner in 1978 until his health forced him into early retirement in March of 2004.  Following retirement Ted enjoyed mowing lawns for many people in Newman Grove. Ted also worked for several years as a part-time town Police Officer.  He took a lot of pride in his community as well as the streets in Newman Grove.

Ted was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Newman Grove, until helping start the Saving Grace Bible Church in Albion, NE. He was also a past member of the Volunteer Fire Department, and also worked as Santa's helper "Santa Claus" during the Christmas season.  He loved to fish, listen to music, watch gameshows, go on trips with his girls, and go to the hunting lodge with his boys.

Ted is survived by his wife Marlyne of Newman Grove, NE; 10 children: Dan (Tamara) Guthard of Lincoln, NE; Sheila (Dan) Fowlkes of Newman Grove, NE; Sherri (Andy) Zoucha of Albion, NE; Don (Teri) Guthard of Lincoln, NE; Doug (Jen) Guthard and Darren (Renae) Guthard all of Hickman, NE; Dennis (LaVonne) Guthard of Waverly, NE; Dustin (Kris) Guthard of Petersburg, NE; Daryl (Holly) Guthard and Derrick (Bryttanie) Guthard all of Newman Grove, NE; 28 grandchildren; Calle and Garrett Guthard, Jordan and Bryton Fowlkes, Tyler, Dylan and Madyson Zoucha, Austin, Hanah (Fletcher) and Breanna Guthard, Kameron Lennon and Gracie Millo, Devon, Zach and Aspen Guthard, Ethan, Sydney, Emma and Berkley Guthard, Hailee and Hayden Guthard, Caydence, Ashlynn and Kynlee Guthard, Sophia and Mason Guthard, Logan Guthard and 5 great-grandchildren; Rhett Fowlkes, Corey Zoucha, Liam Guthard, Carter Trant and Leah O'Donnell; brother Harley (Vernette) Guthard of Cedar Rapids, NE; sister Evelyn (Dean) Gadeken of Lincoln, NE; mother-in-law Donna Bennett of Albion, NE; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Linda L. (Dar) Zentner and Ray W. (Sharon) Bennett all of Cedar Rapids, NE; Gloria S. (Bill) Zoucha of Columbus, NE; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Paysen Guthard, sisters Ramona Howard and infant Janice Elaine, and father-in-law Russell Bennett.