Theodore Keith "Ted" Waugh, 77, of North Platte, passed away January 17, 2020, at Great Plains Health.  He was born November 10, 1942 to Levi and Harriett (Mahoney) Waugh.

Ted graduated from Hulett High School in Hulett, Wyoming, where he spent his childhood.  After graduation, he entered the US Navy in 1960.  After Ted was discharged in 1963, he worked in a uranium mine in Wyoming.

On November 14, 1964, Ted married Nancy Fischer in Piedmont, South Dakota.  Ted and Nancy lived around Rapid City where he worked at the cement plant.  They spent some time in Arizona before eventually settling in North Platte where he worked for Hip Wholesale.  Ted retired after 36 years.  He held temporary jobs for ABC as a parts person and for Gerald A. Gentleman as a security officer.

Ted was an avid motorcycle rider, fisherman, and hunter.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.  Ted loved to "tinker" on anything with a motor.  He also loved to cook and was quite a "foodie" and was even famous for his burritos.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy, of Hershey; children, Mark (Traci) Waugh of Kalispell, MT, Greg (Karen) Waugh of Casper, WY, Julie (Shawn) Smith of Plattsmouth, NE; grandchildren, Karissa (Steve) Reed of Clinton, TN, Shane (Brooke) Smith of Omaha, NE, Corbin Waugh of Spokane, WA, Madison Smith of Lincoln, NE, Makenna Smith of Plattsmouth, NE, Linsey Waugh and Levi Waugh, both of Kalispell, MT; two great grandchildren, Harper Jo Reed and Peyton Reed, both of Clinton, TN; numerous other family members and many friends.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; his in laws, Pius and Jenny Fischer; brother, Jerry Waugh; and brother in law, ElRoy Fischer.

Memorials are suggested in Ted's name.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com .

Cremation was chosen.  Services will be Thursday, January 23, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow at Fort McPherson near Maxwell.  Book signing will be Wednesday, January 22, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial chapel which is in charge of arrangements.