Ted Bryant

Ted Michael Bryant was born Dec. 22, 1958, to Frank and Doris Bryant. He had four siblings Paul, Phyllis, Curt and Shirley.
Ted was known for his quick smile, laid back fun-loving personality and great sense of humor.
Throughout his childhood growing up in Custer, S.D., Ted developed a passion for athletics. He excelled in football, basketball and golf.
He graduated from Custer High School in 1977. During his college years, Ted attended Dakota State University on a football and basketball scholarship, South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota, studying education and certified coaching.
He married Lisa McGaw June 8, 1985. Two daughters and a son were born to this marriage. They chose to raise their family in Custer.
He dedicated over 20 years to coaching basketball not only for his children, but for the youth community of Custer. He was gentle, understanding and always encouraging to every player on the team. Ted also participated in softball, golf, refereeing and fantasy football leagues enjoying his time surrounded by great friends. Ted’s other hobbies included fishing and hunting with family and friends.
Ted worked for Bryant Surveying, eventually buying the business from his parents. He later worked for the South Dakota Department of Transportation in Custer and Rapid City, S.D.
On May 24, 2019, Ted married Betty Wootten Bryant at their home in Summerset, S.D. They happily shared the last four years of his life together. While Ted battled colon cancer the last two years of his life, Betty was his loving caregiver.
Ted passed away at his home Oct. 4, 2021, with his wife and family at his side. He was 62.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ted is survived by his wife, Betty Wootten Bryant; two daughters, Ashley (Jimmy) Robinson and Nicole (Stetsen) Murphy; son, Chad Bryant; three grandchildren, Adrian and Collins Robinson and Sawyer Murphy; four siblings, Paul Miller, Phyllis (Loren) Lyndoe, Curtis (Renee) Bryant and Shirley (Audie) Mondy; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be at Custer Lutheran Fellowship Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. and a celebration of life reception at Rocky Knolls Golf Course beginning at 2 p.m.
A memorial has been established in Ted’s name and donations may be sent to: Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home, 234 N. 6th St, Custer, SD.
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.

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