Theodore George "Ted" Harsha, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:56 A.M., Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Ted had worked at the Burning Star #3 Coal Mine.  He then went to Chester Mental Health for ten years.  Ted then worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center for ten years.  He enjoyed working on the Perry County Sheriff's Department Auxiliary for many years.  Ted also worked with ESDA.  He was on the Police Pension Board and the 911 Board.  Ted had graduated from Western Military Academy.  He was a United States Navy veteran.  Ted was a member of the Elkville Christian Church.  Ted was a 32 degree Mason and Shriner.
He was born August 17, 1938 in Murphysboro, the son of Theodore and Ruth (Fleming) Harsha.
He married Shirley Dugan on September 20, 1959 in Centralia, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, four children - Teddy Harsha and wife Susan of Du Quoin, Pam Grieder and husband Pete of Dallas, TX, Margaret Dunn and husband Kevin of Jefferson City, MO, Brenda Green and husband Eric of Du Quoin and nine grandchildren - Jennifer Breyman, Luke Grieder, Isaac Grieder, Timothy Grieder of Dallas, TX, Stephanie Cardone of Jefferson City, MO, Erica Davis of St. Joseph, MO, Jacob Green, Gage Green and Ellee Green of Du Quoin, nine great grandchildren, and his dog - Sadie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and his dog - Duke.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Ron Kreid officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion.
Friends may make memorials to the Elkville Christian Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.