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10/27/2011 - Theodore P. (Tedd) Broberg
Theodore Perry Broberg, age 74, of Chadron, Nebraska died on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 4:45 AM in his home surrounded by family and loved ones after battling liver cancer.
Tedd was born August 15, 1937 in Milford, Nebraska to George and Cynthia Broberg and then later adopted at the age of 6 by Simon and Mary Lecher. He then spent the next two years at Holdrege Christian Home until his adopted parents were able to bring him and his three brothers’ home. He spent the rest of his childhood attending Kenwood Elementary School and Chadron Prep School where he loved to play basketball.
He spent three years in the Army stationed in Korea. Upon returning to the United States he had various jobs on the East Coast before returning to Chadron where he started his career on the railroad. He worked for the CNW and UP railroad for thirty three years before retiring in 1997 at which time he became a “house husband.”
Tedd had two previous marriages before meeting and marrying the love of his life and best friend, Patricia J. Wilson. They were married February 2, 1970 in Deadwood, South Dakota. They lived in Chadron until 1990 at which time they resided in Torrington, Wyoming where he finished his career with the railroad. They then moved back to their home in Chadron.
He was an avid Nebraska football fan. He could count on one hand the number of games that he missed. He and Trish built their home from an open field. He loved to landscape and enjoyed remodeling his home. He took various vacations with his family as he loved to travel. Family time was very important too him. He also loved to go to various casinos around the world and enjoyed playing the “slots.” He was an easy, fun-loving guy who loved to tease and had an easy laugh. His door was always open for those who needed a place to hang out whether it was for a short period or an extended period of time. He would return home from work and always ask, “Okay, who’s all here now?”
He leaves behind a loving wife, Trish Broberg; children Loretta and Charlie Gottwald, Chadron; Theodore and Jana Broberg, Sheridan, AK; Jolynn and Todd Lee, Phoenix, Arizona; Jefferson and Stephanie Broberg, Chadron; Elonna Broberg, Bloomington, Indiana; Brothers, Fred Broberg and Bert Broberg, San Antonio, Texas; twelve grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; numerous very special nieces and nephews; and all the other “kids” in his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert Broberg, and grandson Devin Broberg.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel with Pastor Don Ludwick officiating. Final resting place will be at Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a lunch to follow at The American Legion Club in Chadron at 123 Bordeaux St.
Pallbearers will be Caristipher Broberg, Joshua Broberg, Brenden Broberg, Griffen Broberg, Scott Morris, Chandler Gottwald, Jeff Beye, and Dakota Heibert. Honorary pallbearers will be his fellow railroaders.
The family suggests memorials to the Circle of Light at Chadron Community Hospital and Health Services. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
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