Theodore F. Jias, 81, of Bad Axe, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 21, 2020 at his home under hospice care.

Ted was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on March 7, 1939 to the late Frank and Helen (Bleklinski) Jias.

He married the love of his life, Virginia I. Polohaske on July 6, 1963 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kinde.

Ted was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church/St. Hubert Parish.  He worked at McDonald's Food & Family Center for 45 years.  Ted helped out behind the scenes at the numerous fundraisers for the Bad Axe 8 ^th Grade trips.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, golfing and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Virginia Jias of Bad Axe; his children: Steve (Elaine) Jias of Owendale, Ron Jias of Bad Axe, Brian (Tammy) Jias of Merrill, Deborah (Jay) Roszatycki of Essexville, and Dennis (Brandy) Jias of Georgia; his grandchildren: Brenden and Taylor Jias, Connor and Ella Jias, Nathan, Benjamin, Emily, Abbie and Alex Roszatycki.  Ted is also survived by his brother Timothy Jias of Bay City and his nieces, Cindy Whalen and Maureen Leson.

Ted was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara (Joseph) Leson and his sister-in-law, Marie Jias.

Funeral service for Ted will be 2 pm. on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at the MacAlpine Funeral Home with Fr. T.J. Fleming officiating.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service and then from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered to be used at the family's discretion (c/o Virginia Jias).

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com