Ted, Theodore Henry Carl Krueger, Jr., domiciled in the Ozark Highlands of Waynesville, Missouri, for the past decade. He passed away on 14 November 2023 at the age of 91, after having a stroke. Ted passed surrounded by his paintings, at the home he shared with his 30-year companion, Susan Armstrong Marino.

He leaves four children: Bill, Barbara, John, and Pete; daughter-in-law Yoko, son-in-law Haydon; and seven grandchildren: Celia, Emma, Matteo, Sophia, Oliver, Kris, Jesse; and his great-grandson Gavriel. He was married and divorced twice, to Susan Story, and Susan Macintosh.

Born on July 28, 1932, Ted was raised in Stratford, Connecticut, the son of Cecille and Theodore Krueger (now deceased). Ted attended Hopkins, Swarthmore, University of Bridgeport, and Yale. Gifted in many areas, he became a lifelong artist, painter, sculptor, photographer, and woodcarver. He received his MFA from Yale School of Art where he studied graphic design under Joseph Albers.

Ted inherited the Seal Company, ran it, and successfully sold it. He then traveled to explore topics he was passionate about. These topics included self-reliance, and its relation to art, invention, problem-solving, and strategic relocation. He supported his lifestyle by investing according to currency theory, following both macro and micro financial market trends, and at times visiting European currency professionals. He studied herbal medicine and healing in Brazil, the Philippines, and the United States, which led to his becoming a licensed acupuncturist in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the early 1990’s.

Perhaps influenced by his travels, Ted had a keen awareness of propaganda with the goal of uncovering the truth. He was deeply interested in the moral, economic, social, political, and cultural dimensions of freedom. More freedom has been linked to increased creativity and entrepreneurship, which was part of his family heritage. Law being central to local, national, and international liberty, as well as taxation, he was prepared to debate prevailing financial and cultural narratives about law. His written observations became 3 books. His paintings are copyrighted by The Library of Congress.

During years of intellectual search and research, Ted found calm in hiking and yoga. His photo hikes and trips later became inspirational for paintings. Progressively he grew toward spiritual faith. He pondered well the early childhood impressions and motivations of his peace seeking Quaker parents. He lived frugally and helped many people. Ted often read the Bible and faith-based books, prayed, made a public profession of faith, and attended Spanish Christian Lighthouse and First Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri. Ted was a good man, ahead of his time, and a great artist.        

There will be an online celebration of Ted's life over Zoom for close friends and family on Saturday, November 25th. If you would like to be added to the Zoom invitation, please comment below or email Barbara Spidell.

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