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Ink Industry Mourns Ted Zelek

Mr. Zelek was with Braden Sutphin for more than 50 years, retiring as chairman of the board.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Thaddeus Anthony (Ted) Zelek, a longtime Braden Sutphin Ink leader who served as its CEO and chairman of the board, passed away Jan. 23, 2019. He was 87.   Mr. Zelek was born in Cleveland, the youngest child of Polish immigrants Stanley and Mary Zelek. While attending Lincoln High School, he met Helen Urban. They were married for 63 years and were inseparable until her death.   Ted Zelek Mr. Zelek is remembered as a hardworking and kind person who enjoyed spending time with family and frie...

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