Longtime harness racing industry participant Edward Eugene 'Ed' Telle of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 17, 2023 at the age of 76.
Ed was born on March 1, 1947 in the Panama Canal Zone to his late parents Louis and Katherine Telle. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps before being honourably discharged from active service in 1971. On April 4, 1991, he married Suzie Dupler.
He graduated from Petersburg High School and Old Dominion University, both in Virginia.
Ed and his wife are the owners of Main Street Terrace Care Center in Lancaster, Ohio. He was also the previous owner of Arcadia Acres Nursing Home, Woodstock Care Center and Willowood Care Center.
Ed loved and was passionate about horse racing. He was an owner and trainer of Standardbreds and in the past owned thoroughbreds. He enjoyed success on a national scale with 2011 Little Brown Jug winner Big Bad John.
Besides his wife of 31 years, Suzie, Ed leaves to cherish his memories his three sons, Daniel Telle of Columbus, Oh., Ethin Telle of Orlando, Fl., and Steven Telle; and his bestest little buddy, Speedy.
Missing him terribly are his brothers and sisters in law, Thomas Robert & Sherry Telle, and Theodore Edward & Susan Telle; his father in law, Jerry Dupler and Joan Irwin; brother in law, Randy Dupler; sister and brother in law, Kristy & John Owen; his niece and nephews, Kathy, Stanley, Marshall and Michael; great nieces and nephew, Stephanie, Jennifer, Tray, Ben, Brian, Sam, Beth, Rachel, Landon, Mason, and Carter; as well as his great-great nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister in law, Robert Lee & Shirley Telle; his mother in law; Neva Dupler; and his best friends, Bill and Donna Dudley, Dan Reynolds and Gary Junk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Buckeye Cruise for Cancer or to New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.
Guests are welcome to join Ed's family and friends for an evening of music, food, laughter and sharing memories in celebration of a life well lived. "One Hell of a Party - Celebrating the Life of Ed Telle" will take place Friday, April 21, 2023 from 4 - 7 p.m. at The Ag Center, Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, Ohio 43015.
Inurnment with military honours will take place in the future at Arlington National Cemetery.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ed Telle.