Raymond T. "Ted" Saxen

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Raymond T. “Ted” Saxen, 67, of Boca Raton, FL died Monday, March 14, 2011 peacefully, surrounded by his family following an extended illness.  Ted was born July 18, 1943 in Freemont, MI, a son of the late Raymond T. and Veronica T. Olenski Saxen.  He was a 1961 graduate of Central Catholic High School and went on to John Carroll University receiving a Bachelors of Arts in Education.  He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Boca Raton, FL where he was a CCD educator for many years.  He  retired from Pope John Paul High School , Boca Raton in 2010 after 29 years of service where he taught science.  Ted also served for many years as an Associate Professor at Lynn University in Boca Raton.  He is survived by his loving wife Terry Rickers; Son, Alfred Tapia; Daughters, Tiffany Tapia, and Natalie Tapia; Brothers, Ronald J. (Janet) Saxen of Canton, OH, Mark A. (Beth) Saxen  of Indianopolis, IN; Sister, Nancy L. (Fred) Scott of Canton, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Friends will be received on Friday from 5-8 pm at Wackerly Funeral Home, 1375 Market Ave. North.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at St. Peter’s Catholic  Church with Fr. Joseph W. Witmer celebrating.  Internment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Massillon.  For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our: 'On Line Registry Page' at: www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com
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• Angela Pistorio Landgraf - Aug. 25, 2011

  Words really cannot express my sincere saddness and condolences to you all.  I just learned of the loss of Mr. Saxen today when attempting to look him up in an effort to express to him what an incredible difference he has made in my life!  I have literally thought about him often and talked about him reverently throughout the years.  He was bar none the BEST teacher ever!  A TRUE teacher that really cared and actually taught.  He was SO incredibly nice to me, patient with me, and giving.  He sincerely changed my life!  He will continue to be remembered and now sincerely missed.
  
  I am so sorry I missed the opportunity to tell him that directly.  Please feel free to call me so that I may share with you my special thoughts...what I should have/wish I could have told him!  C#:925-813-8582.
  
  

• Angela Pistorio Landgraf - Aug. 25, 2011

  Words really cannot express my sincere saddness and condolences to you all.  I just learned of the loss of Mr. Saxen today when attempting to look him up in an effort to express to him what an incredible difference he has made in my life!  I have literally thought about him often and talked about him reverently throughout the years.  He was bar none the BEST teacher ever!  A TRUE teacher that really cared and actually taught.  He was SO incredibly nice to me, patient with me, and giving.  He sincerely changed my life!
  
  I am so sorry I missed the opportunity to tell him that directly.  Please call me so that I may tell you what I wish I could have told him C#:925-813-8582
  
  

• David Anderson - Mar. 22, 2011

  Ted was my dear friend, a man I admired as a holy and loving man. Ted was a great teacher and exceptionally dedicated to his students. I learned many things from Ted, including how to accept defeat in playing racketball. Ted - the score is Ted +1, Dave 0, and Rick -8!  You are home, in heaven; you made it buddy!  You will be missed but always loved and remembered.  Pray for me.

• Vince Castellano - Mar. 21, 2011

  I extend my deepest sympathy to Ted's family.  I will keep all of you in my prayers please accept my deepest condolences.  VInce Castellano

• Leah M. Davidson - Mar. 21, 2011

  I was in Seattle over spring break when I heard the news of Ted's passing.  I enjoyed working with Ted his last years at PJPII.  He sufferd in silence those last years on many levels with his numerous health concerns--just to see him walk you knew he was in constant pain. He really looked forward to retirement and his pension--I'm so sorry he didn't have the time to enjoy them.  Sincere Sympathy

 

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