Ted L. Crabtree

Ted Crabtree of Columbus, Ohio passed away September 26, 2026, at the age of 73. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach. Ted is preceded in death by his parents Wilma (Mercer) and Luther Crabtree, in laws Grace and Thomas Montell, son Chad Patrick Crabtree and sister Jacque Crabtree. Left to mourn his loss is his wife of 52 years, Cathy, sons, Andy (Kristina) Crabtree of Hilliard, Kevin Crabtree of Westerville; granddaughter Kaylen Crabtree; sister-in-law Christina Montell of Westerville and nephew Jack (Kari and Josh) McEowen of Seneca, SC along with many loving family members.

While our hearts are heavy, we are comforted in knowing that immediately upon leaving this world, he was greeted his beloved companions Moochie, Shelby, Gracie, Precious (aka Snowball), Bailey and Bodie who have been anxiously waiting with leashes and tennis balls to take up where they left off with their favorite walking and play buddy. 

Immediate family will greet friends and family from 10 am to 11 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43231. A service to honor Ted's life will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home, Northeast. Entombment to follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 9571 N. High Street, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035.

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