Theodore “Ted” Soukup of Wilson, KS, passed away on January 6, 2023, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, at the age of 62. He was born on September 25, 1960, to Elroy and Marilyn (Vanek) Soukup in Ellsworth, KS.
Ted grew up in Wilson and graduated from Wilson High School in 1978. After high school, he entered the workforce working for the City of Wilson. He worked there for many years achieving the Assistant Superintendent position and then the Superintendent position and retired in 2019. He was a member of the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus.
Ted loved nature, bow hunting, and sports of any kind. A loyal Chiefs’ fan, he never missed a game. He also enjoyed watching his nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events. A very generous man, he would help anyone in the community with anything he could. He loved his family, especially his grandkids.
Ted is survived by his mother, Marilyn Soukup of Wilson; sons: Tye Soukup (Sadie) of Wilson and Tel Soukup (Kaylee) of Hutchinson, KS; siblings: Sharon Wagner (Bob) of Beloit, KS, Jane Jermark (Warren) of Beloit, KS, Lori Steinle (Todd) of Wilson, Roy Soukup (Jane) of Hays, KS, and Mary Lynn Zelenka (Calvin) of Wilson; and 4 grandchildren: Abi and Maci Soukup, Taiden Torres, and KyeRoy Soukup.
He is preceded in death by his father, Elroy Soukup.
Ted was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his family and friends. Although he was taken from us far too soon, we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be remembered in love.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, 3-8PM with a Vigil Service at 7PM at the funeral home in Wilson.
Memorials are suggested to Wilson Fire Department or St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St, Wilson, KS 67490.