Ted enjoyed collecting antiques, working on cars, woodworking and restoring cars. Ted loved being outdoors and would help anyone in their time of need. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Ingeborg Maxine (Rudisill) Eshelman, one son, Theodore L. Eshelman, Jr. of Newville, one stepdaughter, Michele J. Eshelman of Newville, one grandson, Devine Eshelman that currently lived with him, two brothers; Stanley Eshelman and his wife Sharon of Carlisle and Robert Rhodes and his wife Lera of Indiana, one sister, Barb Harper of Chambersburg, three foster sisters; Carol Salisbury and her husband Jeff, Teressa Davis and her husband Jeff, both of Newville and Caroline Eutzy-Valentim of Carlisle, his foster father, John "Tug" Eutzy of Newville and several nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by two sisters; Shirley and Bonnie Eshelman and his foster mother, Geraldine Eutzy.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Pastor Kevin Dunlap officiating. Burial will be in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens, Carlisle. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.