Theodore L. "Ted" Mankey

Theodore L. “Ted” Mankey, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Friday evening, June 27, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on December 31, 1953, in Decatur, Indiana, to the late Glen E. and Ann (Wechs) Mankey.

Ted was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sheri Hess, on April 28, 1973, and she preceded him in death on September 25, 2019.

He had worked at Fisher’s Electric in New Haven, Indiana and previously was employed at Strick in Monroe, Indiana. He also transported Amish in the Monroe community.

Ted was a man of many trades and a master of none. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and loved to spend time with his family on vacations and camping.

He is survived by two sons, Jeremey L. “Jake” Mankey and James R. (Kara) Mankey both of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Megan (Rusty) Adam of Convoy, Ohio; sister, Erika (Stefan) Schotten of Germany; brother, Paul E. (Sue) Mankey of Decatur, Indiana; brother, David A. Mankey of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister, Peggy A. (Randy) Fennig of Decatur, Indiana;brother, Arthur R. (Sue) Mankey of Van Wert, Ohio; sister, Dianna M. (Donald) Budd of Alabama; sister, Nan K. Everett of Decatur, Indiana; brother, John W. Mankey of Decatur, Indiana;10 grandchildren: Allie (Nick) Gosdzinski; Macy Mankey, Cody Beer, Makenzie, Mason, Maddy, Maelee & Maverik Mankey and Ellie & Aiden Adam; two great-grandchildren, Oakley Onion and Abigail Gosdzinski; and his faithful four-legged companion, Holly.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Mankey; brother-in-law, Randy Everett; nephew, Trevor Mankey.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana. Burial will follow at Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.

Preferred memorials are to the family. (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes)

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana.