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Ted is from Rib Lake, in north-central Wisconsin. He attended college at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse where he met his wife Kristin in 2003. They were married in 2006 and live in La Crosse, sharing their home with their two bulldogs Spartacus and Hera. They also have a horse and mini donkey on their small hobby farm.
Ted enjoys playing volleyball, softball, camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities. He is also the wide receiver coach at Onalaska High School, and he and Kristin lead in their church's youth group. They enjoy attending their students' athletic events together as well as hosting youth group get-togethers at their home.