Theodore L. "Ted" Schlick, 87, of Grand Island, NE, died Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society – Ravenna surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. The Rev. Mark A. Maresh and Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will concelebrate. Interment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by the United Veterans Honor Guard and the U.S. Army Honor Team. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel with a vigil service at 7 p.m. CDC guidelines and social distancing will be followed: face masks will be required. Your thoughts and prayers may be given at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Ted's obituary. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Ted was born September 20, 1932, in Wood River, NE. He was the son of Walter and Cecilia (Bohnart) Schlick. He grew up in St. Paul, graduating from St. Mary's School, in 1950. Ted married Darlene Skibinski on June 6, 1953 in Grand Island. They lived in Grand Island. He entered the U.S. Army on July 17, 1953, at Omaha, NE, serving until his honorable discharge on July 16, 1961 at which time he returned to Grand Island. He was a carpenter by trade. Darlene died February 4, 1994. Ted taught carpentry at Nebraska Job Corp, Chadron, NE from 1977 until retiring in 1993. He was so proud to share his knowledge with the young kids. He married Mary Kimminau on May 6, 1995 in Grand Island, NE. where they made their home. Ted was a dedicated family man, loving the time spent with his family. He taught by example, instilling honesty and humility in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was a teaser, he appreciated making friends laugh and enjoyed sharing a laugh with whomever he met. He was an avid husker football fan, enjoyed traveling, especially the experience of the Korean Hero Flight in 2012. Ted relished dancing, coaching trap at GICC, hunting, shooting, and fishing. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Eagles Lodge, American Legion, Carpenters Union, NRA, and VFW. Ted will be missed by his wife of 25 years, Mary Schlick, of Grand Island, NE Children, Sandra Scheel of Houston, TX Paul (Lori) Schlick of Grand Island, NE Terri (Rick) George of Albuquerque, NM Mark (Bunny) Schlick of Grand Island, NE Lori (Bob) Fisher of Doniphan, NE Others left to cherish his memory include his 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He is welcomed into heaven by his parents, first wife Darlene Schlick, sisters, Sr. Norma Schlick, Marie Beier, Leona Barinburg, Alice Snyder, and Loretta King. Memorials are suggested to the family for designation at a later date. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 15, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801

Vigil service at 7 PM.

Vigil Service Curran Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801 Mass of Christian Burial Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Thursday, July 16, 2020 10:30 AM 518 West State Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801