Theodore William Sedlak
July 24, 1952 — November 19, 2025
St. Louis, MO—Theodore “Ted” William Sedlak—beloved husband, father, “papa”, brother, uncle, and friend. Ted passed away on November 19 surrounded by family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Beverly (nee Furrer); his children Scott (Emily), Ryan (Sara), Rob (Danielle), Tim (Kelly), Kristian (Jason), and Kaitlin; and 13 grandchildren—Olivia, Bella, Colin, Brady, William, Thomas, Raleigh, Charlotte, Claire, Annie, Teddy, Auggie, Harrison.
Born to Theodore and Mary Grace Sedlak, Ted was one of seven children; Patricia (John) Laub, Kathy (Ken) Reinhart, Barbara (Bill) Onder, Marybeth (John) Fisher, Glenn (Lynn) Sedlak and Therese (Dennis) Fenske. He is also survived by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mary and Ed Auer. Ted was the uncle of 28 nieces and nephews and friend of many. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Patricia and a nephew, Patrick.
Ted proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army. Ted will be remembered for his deep love of family, his strong Catholic faith and his sense of humor, especially when surrounded by those he loved most.
The family will host a visitation from 9:30-11am on Monday, November 24, 2025 at St Simon the Apostle Church with a funeral mass immediately following at 11:00am. St Simon the Apostle is located at 11011 Mueller Road, St. Louis, MO 63123. Burial will be private at Jefferson Barracks.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ted’s memory to St. Anthony of Padua Food Pantry or Camp Rainbow. Ted was a volunteer at the food pantry for many years and found great fulfillment in helping others.
Prayers to all in the Sedlak Family, especially to his wife and siblings. Emerging into your wonderful life from the home that raised you doesn’t mean letting go. Those ties are so unbreakably strong.! These same memories will keep his spirit with you, though the ache will be fierce for a long time.
Praying that God welcomes him into eternal life.
May God Bless the Sedlak Family.