Theodore E. Webber ’69

Ted died Nov. 3, 2025, in Anthem, Ariz., with his wife, Mary, and his son, Andrew, at his side.

At Hopkins (Minn.) High School, Ted took part in football, wrestling, and track and was senior class president. Ted continued playing football at Princeton and wrestled and played rugby. He was an active member of Tiger Inn and remained close to his teammates and clubmates throughout his life. His friends describe his as a “person of consequence,” and as a great storyteller with perfect comedic timing and a sharp memory.

After being pre-med for four years, it finally dawned on Ted that medicine really wasn’t for him. Ted joined the Army, spending most of his time as an infantry platoon leader with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Benning. Three years later he left the service as a first lieutenant, realizing that his soldiering skills might have limited practical application outside the military.

Ted then took what he thought would be a temporary job with the Genuine Parts Co., better known as NAPA, because he heard that they had a good training program. He began as a service manager in Minneapolis and became a general manager in 1978. His work with NAPA took him all over the United States, and for three years to Paris; he worked for NAPA until his retirement in 2012.

In retirement, Ted enjoyed playing golf with Mary, whom he married in 2005, and spending time with his family. He is survived by Mary; his son, Andrew; daughter Carol, and her husband David; his grandchildren, Luke, Lane, Xander, Sofie, and Liam; and his brother, Jeff.