----Source: ABEL FAMILY SCRAPBOOK SCHWARZE ZEISEL

Abel, Theodore P. (1908 - 1989)

Theodore P. Abel, Ted , age 81, of Greenwood, Clark County, Wis., died Friday, Nov. 10, 1989. He was the father of Lester (Joyce) Abel of Kaukauna.

Born Jan. 22, 1908, he was the son of William and Meta Abel.

He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Mr. Abel farmed for 28 years until 1961, when he became a meat cutter until his retirement. On Oct. 15, 1930, he married Verna Vollrath. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1978. On Dec. 16, 1981, he was united in marriage to Bessie Brandt.

Survivors include his wife, Bessie two sons, Lester (Joyce) Abel of Kaukauna, and Ronald Abel of Loyal, Wis. a daughter, Janis (Daniel) Priewe of Green Bay seven grandchildren six step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Monday at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. The Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, was in charge of arrangements.