Theodore F. Staniec Jr., 73, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born on Monday, May 20, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the late Theodore and Marvel (Kunz) Staniec. He married the love of his life, Susan Rosenberg, on Saturday, May 27, 1967 in Chicago, IL. Ted is loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Sue; son, Brian (Rhonda) Staniec; daughters, Belinda (David) Schirmer, Beth Staniec, Bridget (Ryan) Oakley; grandchildren, Tom Schirmer, Nathan Staniec, Gracie Spears. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at the Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Belvidere, IL. There will be a visitation from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service. Inurnment in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Machesney Park, IL. Memorials can be made to the Special Olympics Region E of Illinois.