Theodore E. Gottry, 74, died May 15, 2012, at Atlantic Healthcare Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in Bergenfield, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach, coming from Fellsmere.
He retired as vice president of Aluma Tower Co., Vero Beach, after 34 years of service.
He was a veteran of the Navy.
He attended Wagner College, Staten Island, N.Y.
He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Vero Beach.
He was a member of American Legion Post 189, Sebastian.
Survivors include his daughters, Laurie Young and Stephanie Wooten, both of Fellsmere; brother, Todd Gottry of Bergenfield, N.J.; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Carol Lynn Gottry.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. May 19 at Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com.