Theodore "Ted" Buchter

October 5, 1920 - December 16, 2019

Theodore “Ted” Buchter, age 99, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away on December 16, 2019 at the Bailey Family Center at Flagler Hospital, with his children by his side. He lived a very full life and amazed all with his keen and active mind. Ted was born on October 5, 1920 in New York City, New York. He was the son of Jacob and Ruth Buchter. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in electrical engineering and was the Vice President of Manufacturing for Olympic Radio and Television, Inc. in New York City. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II. He and his family moved to St. Augustine in 1974, where he and his wife were in the motel business until retirement. He was active in the St. Augustine Jazz Society and was frequently featured as a guest on Flagler College Radio for his vast knowledge of opera and theater. He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Jo Buchter, as well as dear friend Deloris Price. He is survived by his son Richard Buchter (Diane), of St. Augustine, FL, his daughter Carolyn Richmond (Brian) of Gig Harbor, WA and four grandchildren, Liza, Alison, Alex and Jenny. A graveside service was held by his family.