Theodore James Allerding, age 85, of Hastings, passed away on July 6, 2020. Theodore was born on August 1, 1934 in Hastings, the son of Nile and Velma (Harry) Allerding. Ted attended Hastings High School and was a farmer and heavy equipment operator. On December 21, 1957, Ted married Phyllis Silsbee, and they enjoyed 45 years together until her passing in 2001. Ted enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and loved his grandchildren. Ted was preceded in death by his parents Velma and Nile Allerding; his wife, Phyllis Allerding; his son-in-law, Steven M. Heinrich and brothers, Mertin and Neil Allerding. He is survived by his children, Ruby Heinrich of Lawrenceville, PA, Phyllis (Jack) Dawson of Cadillac, Teddy (John) Lancaster of Hastings; grandchildren, Jack Dawson III, Brian Dawson, Chelsi Heinrich, Sean Lancaster, Lacy J. (Derek) Thurman, Ashley (Britton) Olson, and nine great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association at http://donatenow.heart.org or 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60606-6637 or made to the American Cancer Society at http://donate3.cancer.org or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 10 at 3 p.m. at Fuller Cemetery, 4400 N. Charlton Park Road; Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.