David Savastano, Editor01.31.19
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 friends. He earned a basketball scholarship to John Carroll University, and served as a lieutenant in the Army. During his freshman year, he took a job at Braden Sutphin Ink Company and slowly worked his way up to salesman and eventually became CEO and chairman of the board. All told, he was with Braden Sutphin from age 18 until he retired at age 70.
Highly regarded by his peers, Mr. Zelek was honored by the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) with the prestigious Printing Ink Pioneer Award in 1
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
Highly regarded by his peers, Mr. Zelek was honored by the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) with the prestigious Printing Ink Pioneer Award in 1
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