Theodore “Ted” Alles, age 78, Milford, passed away peacefully Monday, May 1, 2023, at home.

Ted Alles

He was born in Fort Wayne to Herbert and Anna Mae Alles. In 1978, Ted married Rebecca “Becky” Brown in the Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne.

His love of all things John Deere began at a young age while working on his family farm. That led him to a lifelong hobby of collecting John Deere toy tractors and a few full-size tractors of his own. Ted was well known for his green thumb. His love of gardening and flowers led to some very creative landscaping. Fishing was also a favorite pastime, which he enjoyed with his son, brothers, uncle and cousins. Ted was a member of the Clunette United Methodist Church and Northern Indiana Johnny Poppers.

Ted is survived by his wife; son, Trevor (Deb) Alles; daughters, Colleen (Dan) Allison, Amanda (Serge) Bermudez and Carrie (Scott) Preston; grandsons, Colton Allison, Payne Allison and Ronin Bermudez; brothers, Larry (Pat) Alles and Doug Alles; and sisters, Beverly Rectenwald, Renee (Tony) Reid and Julie (Sam) Landis. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn Krumm; and brother, Frank Alles.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Mishler’s Funeral Home, Milford. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Mike Beezely of Clunette UMC will begin at 1 p.m.

Preferred memorials are to the Milford Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 516, Milford, IN 46542 or the Milford Methodist Meeting House, P.O. Box 113, Milford, IN 46542.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.