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George "Ted" Theodore Derwa
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George “Ted” Derwa, age 87, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Magnolias by the Lake in Keego Harbor. Born September 21, 1938, in Detroit, Ted was the beloved son of George Derwa and Dorothy Leguria and brother to Jackie (the late Michael Start).
Family was everything to Ted. As a boy he cherished Sunday dinners at his Belgian grandparents’ house, where Ma served the best old-country dishes. That …
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What were Ted's favorite ways to spend free time?
Playing cards, watching sports, playing Texas Hold’em on his phone. Talking and vis…
Playing cards, watching sports, playing Texas Hold’em on his phone. Talking and visiting with…
Playing cards, watching sports, playing Texas Hold’em on his phone. Talking and visiting with his loved ones.
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Born
September 21st, 1938
Passed away
April 19th, 2026
Keego Harbor, MI
Survived by
Patrice Fink
Daughter
Dan Fink
Son-in-law
Sarah Mansfield
Granddaughter
Sally Mansfield
Great Granddaughter
Molly Mansfield
Great Granddaughter
Penny Eastman
Daughter
Robert Eastman
Son-in-law
Bobby Eastman
Grandson
Teddy Eastman
Grandson
Pam Steinberg
Daughter
Barry Steinberg
Son-in-law
Alina Steinberg
Granddaughter
Paula Schienke
Daughter
David Schienke
Son-in-law
Brandon McNeil
Grandson
Josh Schienke
Grandson
Olivia Schienke
Granddaughter
Gabe Schienke
Grandson
Deborah Derwa-Richardson
Daughter
Raymond Richardson
Grandson
Rhett Richardson
Great Grandson
Leah Richardson
Great Granddaughter
Dylan Richardson
Great Granddaughter
Elizabeth Richardson-Clos
Granddaughter
Stanley Richardson
Grandson
Jackie Start
Sister
Michelle VanGilder
Niece
Danny Start
Nephew
Predeceased by
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Cause of death
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Method of disposition
Cremation
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