Theodore “Ted” J. Gottwald, 81

January 09, 2017

Theodore “Ted” J. Gottwald, 81, of Lititz, PA, passed away on January 9, 2017 at Maple Farm Nursing Center surrounded by his family. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Theodore and Mary (Grieger) Gottwald. Ted was the faithful husband to Geraldine “Gerry” M. (Schwartz) Gottwald and together they shared 48 years of happy marriage.
Ted retired as an Electrical Engineer from Lockheed Martin. He built a live model steam locomotive called Catawatha. Ted spent many hours constructing his intricate train layout, which he designed himself and in which he took much pride. He enjoyed hiking and traveling with his wife and two daughters, as well as gardening vegetables. Ted was a volunteer at Lititz Springs Park (Caboose), where he helped train enthusiasts from all over the country and the world. He was a very former Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady Of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Moorestown NJ.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Gerry, are two daughters: Regina Gottwald and Maria Orrs, wife of Andrew; one grandson, Alfred Orrs; and a sister, Mary Ann Reynolds, wife of Lawrence.
A viewing will be held from 6-8 PM followed by a Prayer Service at 8 PM on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday January 14, 2017, with a viewing prior to the service from 10-11 AM at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, PA 17543. Ted will be laid to rest at 11 AM on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Witness Park in Lititz PA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oblate Development Fund, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, P.O. Box 87, Childs, MD 21916 or to Food for the Poor, Inc., 6401 Lyons Rd, P.O. Box 979002, Coconut Creek, FL 33097.