Kautz, Theodore Jack, June 13, 1963- Nov. 12, 2010 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, NE 12 Dec 2010 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Theodore Jack "Ted" Kautz, 47, perished as a result of an acute heat failure on the afternoon of Nov. 12, 2010, while performing his craft of master floor worker at the army base on the outskirts of Anchorage, Alaska. A memorial service was held at the Cremation Society of Alaska in Anchorage Friday, Nov. 17. The Kautz family was in attendance and spoke to an audience of several hundred, a profound tribute to a man who was so widely and universally respected and liked by the communities he served. Ted's ashes were distributed by his wife, Patricia to various family members for disbursement at various locations he held dear during his too short of time of grace. Anyone who wishes to donate to his most cherished cause, his Alaska family, can do so through the Anchorage Credit Union 1, by phone 907-339-9485 or 800-478-2222, in memory of Ted Kautz. in memory of Ted Kautz. Ted was born June 13, 1963. He had lived in Alaska since graduating from Gering High School in 1982. His pioneering spirit served him well in the state considered to be "the last frontier." Ted turned his chosen occupation of finish floor worker into a craft, then in his art. His work ethic, his gregarious disposition, and his immense physical strength, were highly regarded by his peers. Ted traveled extensively in the commercial construction industry across the state of Alaska. He was also widely regarded in the biker community, with whom he mingled freely and influenced significantly with his good humor and ethical behavior. His firsthand experience with being involved in a collision while on his Harley was a prime motivator to become an active member of Alaska Biker Advocating Training and Education, A.B.A.T.E. Where he helped raised the consciousness of both motorcyclists and four wheeled vehicle operators to reduce traffic accidents between the two. Ted led many inservices held by the organization. Ted leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Patricia; mother, Rose; siblings, Michael, Eric, Robert, Joseph and Heidi Argov; their spouses, Rhonda, Julie, Tracey and Shachar Argov respectively; nine nieces and nephews; step-daughters, Miriha Scalt and Karla Hurn and three grandchildren. Preceding him in death was his father Raymond in 2007.