Ted John Herrick, age 92 of North Platte passed away on September 25, 2022 at Great Plains Health. He was born December 7, 1929 to J Lee Herrick and Jerusha Daisy Mae (Abel) Herrick in Moorefield, Nebraska.
He married Lulu Mae (Owens) Herrick on August 14, 1949 in McCook, Nebraska. They moved to North Platte in 1951 where they lived the rest of their lives.
When we remember our father, grandfather, and friend we remember how hard he worked. Ted loved driving the bread truck for Old Home bread and quickly worked his way up to regional sales manager. On Saturday mornings, Ted enjoyed taking the grandkids to the bread warehouse letting them pick out whatever they wanted. He treasured his time with them and always made them feel loved.
Ted was always looking for a new business venture. After his retirement, he operated Nebraska Bull Service with brother Norman Herrick and their late brother Lynn Herrick and Ted's late wife Lulu Mae did the bookwork. The three brothers went on to do many construction jobs in North Platte and became local celebrities as "the 3 old men that build houses." Ted and his daughter Sandy went into business together with they started Home Instead Senior Care in North Platte in 2000.
Ted was a kind, caring man and the definition of what it looks like to live like Jesus. He helped countless people and never once asked them about their past or judged them for it. Even at 92 years old he was still finding ways to help people.
Now Ted is reunited with the love of his life Lulu Mae in Heaven where we know he is back to playing silly tricks on her. He will also be reunited with their beloved daughter Linda Smith and enjoying listening to her play the piano only this time in the Lord's orchestra.
He is survived by his daughter Sandy (Ken) Masters; son-in-law, Brent (Robin) Smith; brother, Norman (Betty) Herrick; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the missionary of your choice.
Memorial visitation with the family will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor David Logsdon officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte. Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.