Theodore Padberg

Birth date: Mar 27, 1964 Death date: Jul 7, 2021

Theodore Padberg, 57, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Boone Hospital Center. Arrangements are pending. Read Obituary

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D Patterson

129w ago

I was thinking about Ted and was shocked to just learn of his passing. Ted was my next door neighbor growing up. We were in the same grade through HS, and we both went to MU. As kids he towered over me, and i never really caught up. Speaking of towers, you should have seen his stacks of comic books. Seems like he had every one. We kinda lost touch and while my wife and I were in line to buy movie tickets, a voice called out, and we turned to see Ted, who apparently managed the place and waived us in. My last memory of Ted was of his great smile as he gave us a free gift.

Gil Cooper

210w ago

I was saddened to learn of Ted's passing. I met Ted in a Stage Movement class at MU. We were both theatre people so there was lots to talk about. He was a nice, caring person who liked to interact with everyone around him. After our graduation, we often hung out: seeing a move or catching a lunch together. He was the first person to introduce me to deer meat burritos! He made them himself. :) It wasn't ;until later that I discovered that he not only enjoyed cooking but he was rapid sports fan too. We had fun watching football. As we both moved away from Columbia, our contact diminished but we still chatted every few months via email. He will be missed

Dave Wilcox

210w ago

I am truly gut punched to see this. I met Ted living in the dorms my first two years at Mizzou. Ted was a loyal Fug from Hatch Hall. We lived on the third floor together. He was a dyed in the wool Tiger Fan and I used to love to receive his Tiger Rant emails. My favorite memory of Ted is when we all went to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Missouri Theater and we bet Ted that he wouldn't go down to the stage and announce the movie. I'll be darned if Ted didn't do it!! He finished to raucous applause!! Ted was a good man and it saddens me to think that I last saw him 30+ years ago. I am also saddened to know that a good soul like Ted Padberg is no longer with us. M-I-Z!! Ted!! Rest easy, my friend.

Sue Schulte Indelicato

219w ago

Cathy and Patty, I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. I remember how we humored him as the "little brother" but you were both so fond of him. I will never forget seeing Cathy and him holding hands while walking through the Osage County Fair. I admired his love of animals and willingness to help them. He's earned his place in Heaven.

Debbie Jaegers

219w ago

I was a classmates of Ted’s, always enjoyed our conversations and his passion for sports, Such a kind soul. Fly high Ted.
Debbie Jaegers

Marla

219w ago

I was a classmate of Ted. He was always an avid supporter of Linn High School basketball. I also shared the same dorm at Mizzou and he carried his love there by rooting on the Tigers. God bless and fly high Ted.

Diane Brandt

219w ago

I am so saddened to learn of Ted's passing. At our 15 year reunion, he called me "the last of the big shouldered broads". Anybody else saying that might have bothered me, but not Ted. He was very sweet. Very kind heart. Rest in peace, Ted. ❤️

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