Theodore "Ted" Peter Kyriazes

Theodore Peter Kyriazes, “Ted”, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. He was born in Arachova, Greece, September 10, 1940, son of the late Peter and Kalliop (Nee: Georgoutos) Kyriazes.

Coming to the United States at the age of 15 he found his way to relatives in Racine and went on to graduate from Wm Horlick High School. On August 22, 1964, at Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church he was united in marriage to Jane E. Daubers and they were together nearly 47 years before Jane passed July 15, 2011. When Ted arrived in Racine, he made a living shining shoes and later cleaning at Lindstrom Bakery. Lindstrom took him under his wing and placed him in the apprentice baker program. In 1960 Ted reopened Oliver’s Bakery in Kenosha and owned and operated it for nearly 50 years. He was a member of Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, the Shriners, Kenosha Rotary Club, the Moose Lodge, and the Danish Brotherhood. Ted had a great love of the outdoors. He loved fishing trips to Canada, hunting trips around the world, and experiencing adventures with his friends and family. He also had a passion for gardening and was often found in his yard “playing” with his flowers and plants. Ted will be remembered for his love of family, his generosity and his dedication to the community. Above all he treasured time spent with his family especially his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his son, Peter (Patty) Kyriazes of Pleasant Prairie; daughter, Callie (Brian) Ehmcke of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Lauren and Kristen Kyriazes, Eli and Amalia Ehmcke; siblings, Panagiota Kyriazes, Demetri (Maria) Kyriazes, sister-in-law, Frasso Kyriazes all of Greece; in-laws, James (Beverly) Daubers of LA, David (Linda) Daubers of AZ, Susan Daubers of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tasso and brother-in-law, Paraskevas Bakarezos.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:30 a.m. at Kimissis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church, 1335 S. Green Bay Rd, Racine, with Fr. John Ketchum officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Thursday at the funeral home 4 pm until 7 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 6:30 pm and a Trisagion Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to Kimissis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church or the Unity Masonic Lodge 367 of Kenosha have been suggested.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Michael Mullane for his loving and compassionate care.