Theodore (Ted) Anthony Dettenwanger, 67, of Montgomery City, passed away on February 24, 2026 at his home after an extended illness. Preceding him in death are parents, Jerry and Beverly Richard Dettenwanger, Sharon Askey Dettenwanger and Marlene Hughes; brother Eddie Dettenwanger; and in-laws, Harold and Patti Gotsch and Irwin N. Gotsch, Jr., and Joe Kempf
In 2015, he married Debbie Gotsch whom survives; children, Blake and Katie Dettenwanger of Barnett (Shannon County), Mindy Dettenwanger of Jefferson City and Casey and John Bishop and Tara and Jered Crawford of Auxvasse; sister, Dottie and David Knoepflein of Montgomery City; half-brothers, Bruce and Gayle Bergthold of Texas and Craig Bergthold of Columbia; half-sister Cindy and Danny Colbert of Illinois; in-laws, Virginia Gotsch of Warrenton, Dale and Sue Gotsch, Lila and Don Broz of Montgomery City, Jeni Fox of Vandalia, Diana Starr and Susie Kempf of Florida and Sam and Michelle Gotsch of Kentucky; grandchildren, Gage Dettenwanger, Carleigh Phillips, Levi Bishop, Kane, Knox and Kash Crawford; special nephews and nieces, Derek Knoepflein and Ashlea Hollars, Deanna and Ben Horstmann, Lynn and Kenny Woodard and Jesse Dettenwanger and Alex Schlatt.
Ted graduated from Montgomery County R-II High School in 1976 and attended Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State) University. After attending for a year he decided college wasn't for him and went to work for McClain's Quarry and worked there for several years. While working there, he became a member of the Teamsters and Operators Union and worked at various job sites for 29 years. After leaving there he went to work for Porta King in Montgomery City and retired from there and was able to enjoy retirement until he became sick. Ted enjoyed nature and sitting outside on the patio and watching the squirrels and birds. He made sure that they had food every day. He liked to fish and search for mushrooms and enjoyed planting a garden and was always planting too much and would give away to anyone that would want some. He liked plants and had a green thumb and did landscaping to make the view from the patio relaxing and nature friendly. He was a great host and was always entertaining his friends at what he called the "round table.” Ted had a soft spot for veterans and would help them out if he was able.
Visitation will run from 10 a.m.-noon and memorial service will be immediately following at the Knights of Columbus Building on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Montgomery City. Services provided by Pitman Funeral Home in Warrenton.
Donations can be sent to the Helen Reagan Cancer Fund or the V.F.W. in Wellsville, Missouri.
