Submitted by: John C. Monk

Theodore G. Sharpe Jr.

March 5, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Theodore G. Sharpe Jr., 63, of Perkasie, PA, died on Friday, March 5, 2010, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was the beloved husband of Johanna Bratton Sharpe. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Theodore G. Sharpe Sr. and Vivian Keim Sharpe. Growing up the son of an Army officer, Ted traveled the world. He lived internationally in places like Italy, the Philippines, and domestically all across the United States. He entered the U.S. Army in October 1966, served during the Vietnam War and retired as a captain. During his time in the service, he was involved in various operations and battles, which earned him various honors and awards, including a Silver Star and Purple Heart. After being discharged from the war, he returned to the Philadelphia area and graduated from Widener University with a degree in economics. Most recently, before retiring, Ted was the president and CEO of Penn Ventilation Company in Philadelphia. He enjoyed reading biographies, fishing, and spending time enjoying the outdoors. In addition to his wife, Johanna, he is also survived by his three children, Lisa L. Sandstrand and her husband, Eivind of Yardley, Craig J. Sharpe of South Bend, IN, and Christopher B. Sharpe of Elkhart, IN; and his wife's children, Brendan Corey of Jenkintown, Conor Corey and his wife, Leslie, of Glenside, and Bridget Corey of Horsham. He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Kellen and Brandon Sharpe, Silje and Odin Sandstrand. His family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, March 13, from 10:00 AM until his funeral service at 11:30 a.m. in the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (Route 202 and Sandy Ridge Road), New Britain, PA. His burial with full military honors will be held at 3:00 p.m. on May 25, 2010, at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Suite 104, Washington, D.C. 20037.

Published in South Bend Tribune on March 11, 2010