Theodore H. "Ted" Hieronymus

Theodore H. “Ted” Hieronymus, age 75, passed away March 14, 2019 at Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born May 18, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio. Ted Hieronymus was a partner in Hieronymus Management, LLC. He was formerly the coordinator of music for the Mentor Public Schools. He directed the Mentor High School Vocal Music Department from 1965-1997. He was the founder and director of Mentor's Top 25 from 1965-1995. The show choir toured throughout his tenure in the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada as well as performing vigorously in Ohio. Mr. Hieronymus obtained his BM degree from Heidelberg College and his MA degree in music from Kent State University. He has also done post-graduate work at Case Western Reserve University. He was an active member of the Music Educators' National Conference, Ohio Music Educators' Association, American Choral Directors' Association and Lake County Music Educators' Association. He was also affiliated with the Northeastern Chapter of the Phi Delta Kappa. Mr. Hieronymus has directed numerous festivals, workshops, the Andrews Choral Summer Workshop and was the director of the Northern Ohio Choral Music Reading Sessions. He served as the North East Chairman of the Ohio Chapter of the American Choral Directors' Association, Assistant Director of the Ohio Honor Chorale, North East Chairman for the All State Choir and the American Choral Directors' Association Ohio Chairman for Swing Choirs. He was a past president of District VII of the Ohio Music Education Association and Lake County Music Educators' Association. Mr. Hieronymus was the general chairman of the 1991 Ohio All State Choir. Ted was awarded the Professional Award from Mentor Schools in 1970, Excellence in Teaching Award in 1983 and the Ohio PTA Outstanding Educator in 1993. Ted and Jane were Mentor Citizens of the Year in 2003. During his tenure at Mentor High School, Ted not only taught music but was a track coach. He directed the Mentor and Cardinal Relays for 20 years plus chaired the first district track meet that was held in Mentor. He served on many committees within the Mentor Schools and was the chairman of the North Central Evaluation. Ted was a member of the first board for the Wildwood Cultural Center. He was president of Mentor Rotary 2007-2008. Ted was the director of music ministries at Mentor United Methodist Church for 25 years. In 1990 he founded and directed the Mentor Performing Concert Series which served the community for 17 years. He served as moderator for First Church, Congregational UCC in Painesville and also directed the Chancel Choir. Ted valued his time at Piedmont Lake and served as president of the Hidden Ledges Cottage Owners Association. He truly enjoyed serving his alma mater, Heidelberg University as a member of the board of trustees. Survivors are his wife, Jane; children, Paul (Denise) Hieronymus, Victoria (Cordry) Johns, and Bryan (Anna Maria Hibbs) Hieronymus; grandchildren, Christian and Vincent Hieronymus, Emily, Cailey, Sara and Evan Johns, and Grant Hieronymus; and his brother, Lee Hieronymus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore W. and Harriet Hieronymus. The family will receive friends to celebrate Ted’s life from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A memorial service in memory of Ted will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at First Church, Congregational, 22 Liberty St., Painesville, OH 44077. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Heidelberg University, 310 East Market Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 or to First Church, Congregational, 22 Liberty Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.

Theodore H. "Ted" Hieronymus

May 18, 1943 - March 14, 2019