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Ted Edwin Delka Jr, 61, the son of Myrtie J. (Bailey) and Ted Edwin Delka, was born March 17, 1961, at Red Cloud. Ted died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Guide Rock, on Feb. 16, 2023.

Ted grew up in the Guide Rock community and received his formal education attending the Guide Rock schools, graduating with the Class of 1979. Working as a professional over the road truck driver, Ted was employed with a number of companies in his career. He covered all of the lower 48 states as well as Canada and Mexico. He enjoyed the challenge of driving, which included hauling extreme load transfers. Ted was comfortable on any number of wheels from his motorcycle to the largest of oversized truck rigs. Ted met the love of his life, Arla Poledna, in the summer of 1981. They were united in marriage on Aug. 31, 1996, in Laramie, Wyoming.

Ted’s personality was most evident in his strong work ethic and his concern and compassion for family and friends. He took pride in caring for his trucks and equipment and was a perfectionist in his work. He was known to “light up” his semi trucks with an excessive amount of detailed lighting options. In his leisure time, he enjoyed classic cars, racing, riding his motorcycle and following Husker football. He considered it an honor when he was singled out for his post and placed in Facebook Jail. His love for his family was immeasurable and he was happiest when they were together.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Myrtie and Ted Delka, Sr.

Survivors include: his wife, Arla Delka; children and grandchildren: Don (Jennifer) Hansen and children Elijah and Eleanor; Dana (Nathan) Dietz and children, Gavin, Adalyn, Thaden and Jordan; Andy (Summer) Hansen and children, Arla, Liam and Winter. Also surviving are his sister, Edie (Mitch) Watson; and a brother, Leo (Lisa) Delka.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Guide Rock gymnasium with Jeff Ord officiating.

The family requests no flowers and that memorials be directed to the Guide Rock Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 5, Guide Rock, Nebraska  68942