“Ted” Theodore Deger Hodapp

“Ted” Theodore Deger Hodapp, 93 of Manti, Utah, passed away Feb. 14, 2026 in Manti, Utah surrounded by his loving family.

Born Nov. 25, 1932 to Albert Joseph Hodapp and Angela Elizabeth Deger in Dayton, Ohio. Ted realized his love for Joan Humphries in 1959. They married Jan. 1, 1960 and celebrated with family and friends in Woodville, Idaho.

Dad graduated from Chaminade High School in 1950. After graduation, he worked with his father’s construction company, Hodapp and Sons in Dayton, Ohio. Later, he married Judy Slight, and they had a little girl named Diane. They moved to California in 1957. The marriage ended in divorce and Judy returned to Dayton, Ohio. Ted continued to go to a tech school while working to provide.

In 1959, he met Joan Humphries at a dance in California. She was impressive! They married on Jan. 1, 1960 in Idaho. New employment began the very next day. They celebrated 66 years together, enjoying travel every summer to visit family, piloting his own plane, and serving in many capacities for their faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Ted is survived by his devoted wife Joan, children: Greg (Suzi) Hodapp, California; Camber (Melanie) Hodapp, Washington; Amy (Dan) Olson, Utah; Lora (Larry) Van Den Heuvel, California; 10 grandchildren: Christina (Justin) Heathman, North Carolina; Jacob (Christina) Van Den Heuvel, California; Shawndell, California; Jennifer (Brook) Johnston, Texas; Joshua (Kaelee) Van Den Heuvel, North Carolina; Spencer (Rebekah) Hodapp, Maryland; Savannah Hodapp, Utah; N.Ray Olson, Utah; Bodil Olson, Utah; Déger Olson, Utah; 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents Albert and Angela Hodapp; siblings: Mary “Betty” Hodapp; “Bert” Hodapp, Jr.; Nancy (Frank) McBride.

Visitation Services were held from 9 –10:30 a.m., military honors, and dedication of the grave was at 11 a.m. on Feb. 18, 2026 in Manti, Utah.