Ted Lee Cook of Milford, NE, passed away at Milford Meadows on September 21, 2026. Ted was born on September 12, 1973, to Rocky and Brenda (Thornburg) Cook at North Platte Memorial Hospital.

Ted spent most of his life in Bayard, NE, and North Platte, NE. He also lived in Kentucky and Lincoln, NE, before moving to Milford, NE. Ted spent a lot of his early life working with his cousin James on the farm.

Ted also was a loyal, hardworking family man. He loved spending time with his kids. He enjoyed watching Steeler football, fishing and camping. Ted is also known for his love of bears. Many people knew him by the nickname Bear, which was fitting for him.

Ted worked for Bill Summers in North Platte from 2002 to 2007. In 2007, he started working for Bob Spady until 2013. He worked as a car detailer for both Bob and Bill. He had two other jobs at A&W and Penny's Diner in North Platte before moving to Lincoln, NE. There, he started working for ATD, where he worked for the past decade slinging tires and being the boss! Ted's strength, work ethic and love for his family will always be remembered.

Those left to cherish his memory is Sarah Cook, love of his life. His parents Brenda and Rocky Cook. His sister, Jamie and her husband Rob Miller. His 11 children, Shelby Cook (Sonia Cook), Cheyenne Cook (Cory Edmund), Milo Cook (Mady Bublitz), Kyle Legas, Tyler Cook, Lyncoln Cook, Angelina Cook, Kayden Eitl, Kordell Cook, Logan Cook, Aspen Cook. He has a bonus kid, Cheyenne's best friend of many years, Jade Cook, and her child is considered his grandchild, Raelynn Zimmerman. His Uncle Big Ted and his Cousin James. Several cousins and 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

He is preceded in death by Don and Norma Thornburg, Joan Bergantzel and Uncle Kelley. Family friend Marcus Schmidt.

Ted will be forever missed and loved by so many.