Theodore “Ted” Leo Nell II, age 61, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1959 in Elizabethtown, KY., the son of the late Charles Guy Berlin Nell and Louise (Panella) Nell- Ballou. Ted was the owner/ operator of Hydraulics & More LLC where he was a diesel mechanic. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army for his service from 1976 to 1980. During his service he was with the 87 maintenance battalion, 82 Airborne, 101st Air Assault and was an ASE Master Certified med/ heavy duty truck mechanic. Ted was an outdoorsman who enjoyed camping and fishing. He was an avid sports fan especially Vikings football. He was a 24 year soccer coach with Ashland in- house recreation, Ashland Renegades, Mid-Ohio Premier, Liederkranz, and had been with Hillsdale High School for 9 years. He also had refereed soccer for 7 years; recreation to Division 2 college.
On March 10, 1984 Ted married Elaine Sampson who survives. Also surviving are his children, Jenny (Duane) Overly of Greensburg, PA., Lisa (Andy) Harris of Lexington, Christina (Jason) Beck of Lexington, Michael (Kelly) Nell of Upper Arlington and Brianna (Tim) Mack of Perrysville; his grandchildren, Cheyenne, Natalie and Mason Overly, Colton, Callen, Carter and Caleb Harris, Ashlynn, Chase, and Leo Beck, Lane, Ian and Gage Mack; along with his brother, Chuck (Brenda) Nell of Louis Center.
In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his sister, Debra Nell.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Heyl Funeral Home. There will be a private family service with Military Honors presented by the Ashland Veteran’s Honor Guard. Burial will be in Ashland County Memorial Park. Online condolences may be left for the family.
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