Ted Amschler

ORAN, Mo. -- Theo E. "Ted" Amschler, 90, of Oran passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.

He was born Oct. 18, 1922, in Apple Creek, Mo., to the late George and Sophia Unterriener Amschler. He attended school at St. Joseph's in Apple Creek. He was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, serving his country from 1946 to 1949. Later, "Uncle Ted" attended Jewelers and Watchmakers College in Houston, Texas.

From 1951 to 2001, he owned and operated Amschler Jewelry and Clock Repair in Benton, Mo. He was well known to everyone at the courthouse and in the community.

On Nov. 9, 1957, he married Coena Klipfel at Guardian Angel Church in Oran. She died Aug. 22, 2002. He was a faithful member of Guardian Angel Parish and a devoted supporter of the school there.

"Uncle Ted," or "Uncle Theo" as he was known to his family, loved to collect and trade antique clocks, coins, and pocket watches. He loved to talk about the history of these items to his family and friends, along with many stories about his life.

He will be remembered as a very special uncle to many. He was especially close to his nephew, William Klipfel, and his wife Peggy, and their children and grandchildren Laramie and Dustin Bryant (Dalaini, Parker and Cooper), Matt and Shana Klipfel (Will and Wes), Danielle and John Vandeven (Colbie and Kellen), and Jason and Amanda Klipfel. Many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Coena; a sister, Regina Winschel; and five brothers, Edwin, Rudy, Walter, Oscar and Gilbert.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran, with parish prayers at 7 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, with the Rev. Randy Tochtrop as celebrant. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery, with military honors presented by the Missouri Honor Guard.

The family requests memorials be made to Guardian Angel Catholic School.

Online condolences may be made at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.