Ted Lee Giorgetti of Knoxville, age 85, passed away January 11, 2015 at the West Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center.
Ted was born October 22, 1929 the son of Clarence "Ted" and Faye (Smith)Giorgetti in Knoxville, Iowa. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947, and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War.
Ted began his career of Federal Government Service in 1958 when he became a United States Border Patrol Agent in El Paso, Texas, before joining the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Chicago in 1965. Ted rose through the ranks to become the Assistant District Director for Investigations of the Northern District of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and received numerous awards and commendations. He retired from federal Iowa enforcement in 1982 and returned to Knoxville in 1983.
Ted married Evelyn McCormick in 1968 in Chicago. They were blessed with one daughter, Jenifer.
He had previously married Delores Button of Knoxville. They were blessed with three children: Timothy, Terri and Thomas.
After retirement, Ted and Evelyn enjoyed summers in Canada for many years. Ted was an avid fisherman and known for his knowledge and skill of the sport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Terri Commander and Delores(Button)Giorgetti.
Ted is survived by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn; daughter, Jennifer(Troy)Padellford of Pleasantville; a son, Timothy Giorgetti of Sacramento, CA; son, Thomas Giorgetti of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Joshua, Natalie and Emma Padellford and Sara Commander; nieces; nephews and numerous other relatives.
Memorial may be made to HCI Care Services(Hospice of Central Iowa)-Knoxville office.
Visitation: Bertrand Funeral Home.(Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Service: Bertrand Funeral Home. (Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Burial in Graceland Cemetery Knoxville, IA.
Ted was born October 22, 1929 the son of Clarence "Ted" and Faye (Smith)Giorgetti in Knoxville, Iowa. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947, and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War.
Ted began his career of Federal Government Service in 1958 when he became a United States Border Patrol Agent in El Paso, Texas, before joining the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Chicago in 1965. Ted rose through the ranks to become the Assistant District Director for Investigations of the Northern District of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and received numerous awards and commendations. He retired from federal Iowa enforcement in 1982 and returned to Knoxville in 1983.
Ted married Evelyn McCormick in 1968 in Chicago. They were blessed with one daughter, Jenifer.
He had previously married Delores Button of Knoxville. They were blessed with three children: Timothy, Terri and Thomas.
After retirement, Ted and Evelyn enjoyed summers in Canada for many years. Ted was an avid fisherman and known for his knowledge and skill of the sport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Terri Commander and Delores(Button)Giorgetti.
Ted is survived by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn; daughter, Jennifer(Troy)Padellford of Pleasantville; a son, Timothy Giorgetti of Sacramento, CA; son, Thomas Giorgetti of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Joshua, Natalie and Emma Padellford and Sara Commander; nieces; nephews and numerous other relatives.
Memorial may be made to HCI Care Services(Hospice of Central Iowa)-Knoxville office.
Visitation: Bertrand Funeral Home.(Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Service: Bertrand Funeral Home. (Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Burial in Graceland Cemetery Knoxville, IA.
Ted Lee Giorgetti of Knoxville, age 85, passed away January 11, 2015 at the West Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center.
Ted was born October 22, 1929 the son of Clarence "Ted" and Faye (Smith)Giorgetti in Knoxville, Iowa. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947, and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War.
Ted began his career of Federal Government Service in 1958 when he became a United States Border Patrol Agent in El Paso, Texas, before joining the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Chicago in 1965. Ted rose through the ranks to become the Assistant District Director for Investigations of the Northern District of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and received numerous awards and commendations. He retired from federal Iowa enforcement in 1982 and returned to Knoxville in 1983.
Ted married Evelyn McCormick in 1968 in Chicago. They were blessed with one daughter, Jenifer.
He had previously married Delores Button of Knoxville. They were blessed with three children: Timothy, Terri and Thomas.
After retirement, Ted and Evelyn enjoyed summers in Canada for many years. Ted was an avid fisherman and known for his knowledge and skill of the sport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Terri Commander and Delores(Button)Giorgetti.
Ted is survived by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn; daughter, Jennifer(Troy)Padellford of Pleasantville; a son, Timothy Giorgetti of Sacramento, CA; son, Thomas Giorgetti of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Joshua, Natalie and Emma Padellford and Sara Commander; nieces; nephews and numerous other relatives.
Memorial may be made to HCI Care Services(Hospice of Central Iowa)-Knoxville office.
Visitation: Bertrand Funeral Home.(Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Service: Bertrand Funeral Home. (Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Burial in Graceland Cemetery Knoxville, IA.
Ted was born October 22, 1929 the son of Clarence "Ted" and Faye (Smith)Giorgetti in Knoxville, Iowa. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1947, and served in the U.S. Army Air Force during the Korean War.
Ted began his career of Federal Government Service in 1958 when he became a United States Border Patrol Agent in El Paso, Texas, before joining the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service in Chicago in 1965. Ted rose through the ranks to become the Assistant District Director for Investigations of the Northern District of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and received numerous awards and commendations. He retired from federal Iowa enforcement in 1982 and returned to Knoxville in 1983.
Ted married Evelyn McCormick in 1968 in Chicago. They were blessed with one daughter, Jenifer.
He had previously married Delores Button of Knoxville. They were blessed with three children: Timothy, Terri and Thomas.
After retirement, Ted and Evelyn enjoyed summers in Canada for many years. Ted was an avid fisherman and known for his knowledge and skill of the sport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Terri Commander and Delores(Button)Giorgetti.
Ted is survived by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn; daughter, Jennifer(Troy)Padellford of Pleasantville; a son, Timothy Giorgetti of Sacramento, CA; son, Thomas Giorgetti of Sarasota, FL; grandchildren: Joshua, Natalie and Emma Padellford and Sara Commander; nieces; nephews and numerous other relatives.
Memorial may be made to HCI Care Services(Hospice of Central Iowa)-Knoxville office.
Visitation: Bertrand Funeral Home.(Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Service: Bertrand Funeral Home. (Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) Knoxville, IA. Burial in Graceland Cemetery Knoxville, IA.
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