Bissell, Theodore 'Ted'

Theodore “Ted” Bissell, 60, of Solon, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, after a long illness. Services will be held Friday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City. Visitation will be from noon until service time that day. Burial will be private at a later date.

Ted was born May 2, 1950, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, the son of Lewis and Berniece (Helmer) Bissell. He graduated from Iowa City High School in 1969. Ted worked for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City in the lab as an animal caretaker until his retirement.

Ted was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and supporter of the Iowa City High Little Hawks. He also enjoyed playing and coaching tennis and was a long-standing member of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Ted is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Bissell of Iowa City; sisters, Paula Bissell (Luis Mendoza) of Iowa City and Barb Griffith of Moscow, Iowa; brothers, Douglas Bissell of Iowa City, Steven Bissell (Julie) of San Antonio, Texas and Richard Bissell (Susan Flashman) of Mount Rainier, Md.; his former spouse, Linda Bissell of Iowa City; and nieces and nephews, Kevin (Elise), Kelli, Daniel (Jennifer Schubert), Justin, John, Jacob, Jordan, Gabriel and Emmanuel.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The Theodore Bissell Memorial Fund.

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