Our beloved Ted Feely passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He faced every challenge with grace, courage, and a quiet strength—qualities that deeply reflected the essence of who he was.

Ted will be remembered for his compassion, boundless patience, quiet wisdom, and generous heart. As a trusted friend, devoted family man, and respected business owner, Ted was a generous teacher, thoughtful listener, and kind to his core—qualities that endeared him to all who knew him.

Born in Kokomo, Indiana to Marguerite and Theodore M. Feely Sr., Ted was the cherished younger brother of Mary Margaret. His family moved throughout the Midwest as their father built a business, eventually settling in Miami, Florida, where Ted graduated from Nova High School.

He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science from Stanford University and a master's degree from the University of Chicago, eventually returning to Stanford to complete his Ph.D. Ted's life was filled with curiosity and adventure—he spent two years in Thailand with the Peace Corps, taught at the University of Delaware, and later co-founded a graphic design business in Silicon Valley alongside his wife, Risa. He was a lifelong learner, a creative thinker, and a quiet innovator.

Ted is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Risa. Their marriage was a true partnership—one of deep love, mutual respect, and the kind of balance only opposites can bring. He is also survived by his daughter Sarah, son-in-law Peter Jacobson, and three adoring grandchildren, who lovingly called him "Pente." Ted and Risa spent 40 years in the San Francisco Bay Area before moving to Dallas, Texas, to be closer to their grandchildren.

Ted is remembered by his daughter as someone with seemingly endless patience, remarkable intellectual curiosity, and a collection of funny peccadilloes that, while once embarrassing in her teenage years, are now remembered with deep affection. Namely, his insistence on wearing a fanny pack in the house, always referring to Coke as a Coca Cola Classic, and his thoughtful—albeit lengthy—answers to seemingly simple questions. These small quirks spoke to a man who lived life on his own terms and with quiet conviction.

Ted's legacy is one of love, kindness, humility, and deep commitment to family and community. He leaves behind a circle of friends, colleagues, and loved ones who are better for having known him. His memory will live on in the lives he touched and the love he gave so freely.

A private memorial will be held with family and close friends.