Dr. Theodore “Ted” Morrison Kottraba

October 09, 2015 Last Updated: October 09, 2015 12:00 PM Death Notice

Dr. Theodore “Ted” Morrison Kottraba, 84, of Sun City, S.C., formerly of Warren, Pa., passed away Saturday at home with his wife, Eva, by his side.

Dr. Kottraba was born Feb. 8, 1931, in Butler, the son of the late Dr. James Morrison Kottraba and Georgia Binder Kottraba.

He attended school in Butler, where he excelled in basketball. He received his formal education from the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned degrees in dentistry as well as orthodontics.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a naval dentist. He practiced as an orthodontist with Warren Dental Arts in Warren, Pa., for many years.

He was a Presbyterian and was active in the First Presbyterian Church while living in Warren, serving as deacon and elder. He served as the chairman of the fundraising committee for the Warren YMCA. Outside of his dental practice and civic involvement, Dr. Ted was an avid golfer, winning many tournaments over the years. His many interests included magic, card tricks and photography.

Dr. Kottraba was preceded in death by his late wife, Jacqueline Kottraba.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Eva Benson Kottraba; his daughter, Patty Rose of Fredericksburg, Va.; his son, Tom Kottraba (Nancy) of Madison, Wis.; his granddaughter, Elise Lieser (Scott) of Blaine, Minn.; his sister, Carole Grence of Butler; his stepsons, Greg Benson (Bev) of Havertown, Pa., and Channing Benson of Boulder, Colo.; his step-grandchildren, Lily, Paul, Sam and Max Benson; and his sisters-in-law, Judy Anderson of Sun City, S.C., and Meredith Cook of Chesterfield, Mo.

KOTTRABA — A private funeral service will be conducted for Dr. Theodore “Ted” Morrison Kottraba, who died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium, 540 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, S.C.A special thanks goes to the caregivers, Josette, Anniel and Joan and hospice nurse, Jenna.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hospice Care of the Low Country or any charity of choice.Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, S.C., is assisting the family.For information, visit www.saulsfh.com.