Theodore A

Barnes

Theodore Alan Barnes, 70, of Perrysburg ran towards the light on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Toledo Hospital. After being given a recent diagnosis of metastatic melanoma, he in true Ted-fashion decided to save everyone the hassle and faded peacefully to rest early Friday morning. Ted hailed from Wauseon, OH but lived, taught, and coached most of his life in Perrysburg, OH.
Ted taught 8th grade American history at Perrysburg Junior High for 38 years and coached both 8th grade and junior varsity basketball for 30 years. For those fortunate to have had him as a teacher, you're not likely to have forgotten the names of Mao Zedong or PGT Beauregard, and you'd have to admit that all things considered, class was pretty entertaining; map quizzes notwithstanding. For all his former players and others who have warmed up to James Brown and the Rolling Stones, his intensity and dedication have likely left their marks; hopefully, for the better. During his long career, he was presented several awards including Outstanding Educator, Who's Who Among America's Teachers, and he was a Jennings Scholar recipient.
Ted had a variety of interests including golf, nature, photography, voracious reading and others including a brief but productive Bob Ross painting phase. He was a valued member of the Deep Lake Liar's Club and still holds club records for the number of swear words used in a single round of golf as well as the most creative use of profanity. Ted spent his summers at Deep Lake and cherished all the wonderful friends he had made throughout the years.
Ted leaves behind a loving wife, Diane Tanner Barnes; a devastatingly handsome and brilliant son Nicholas (author); and a beautiful and kind daughter, Stephanie. He owes his love of teaching to his mother, Helen Barnes; his orneriness to his father, Howard Barnes; his selflessness and compassion to his sister, Liana Baldwin. For those who would like to pay their respects, tell a funny story or two, or collectively wonder what colorful remarks Ted himself would be muttering under his breath at such an occasion, there will be a visitation at Foth-Dorfmeyer Funeral Home on Thursday, September 1st from 3:00-8:00pm. There will also be a Celebration of Life gathering at Carranor Club, in Perrysburg, OH on Friday, September 2nd at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, those who are wishing to carry on Ted's near pathologic love of cats may make donations to Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter (www.pawsandwhiskers.org) or another charity of your choice.