Edward “Bullfrog” William Theel Sr., age 53, formerly of La Cygne, Kansas passed away at Research Medical Center, Monday, May 31, 2021. Ed was born March 16, 1968 the son of Max, Sr. and Susie (Walker) Theel, at Kansas City, Kansas. Ed grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Washington High School in 1986. “Bullfrog” as everyone knew him was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, KU Jayhawks basketball, and the Royals. He was a huge Ozzy Osbourne fan, loved playing softball in his younger days, hitting golf balls with his nephew and was also known for being the life of the party. Bullfrog was a member of the Army Reserves.
He was a welder working in Kansas City, KS and La Cygne and also a loader/operator at US Minerals in La Cygne. He is survived by his parents, a daughter, Nicole Theel (Jacob) of Clinton, Missouri, a son, Edward Theel Jr. of Deepwater, Missouri, their mother, Leah Theel, two sisters, Elizabeth Mark (Adrian), Tammy Metzgar (Kevin), three brothers, Vincent Theel (Jackie), Max Theel Jr. (June), Ed Teare (Lori), two grandchildren, Grayson and Jayda, and lots of aunts, uncles and extended family.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 pm until 5:00pm at The Swan Room 209 N. Broadway La Cygne, Kansas on Sunday, June 13, 2021. The family suggests contributions to Edward Theel Sr. memorial fund and may be sent to Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 304 La Cygne, Kansas 66040. Online condolences may be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com
