Cary Maurice Forester Tricarico

Cary Maurice Forester Tricarico, age 65 of Connersville, IN passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Center for Hospice Care- Esther’s House in Elkhart, IN. He was born on March 2, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA to Kenneth and Rhoda, and was raised by Rhoda and his dad, John Tricarico.

Cary was known to many as Ted Cramer from KMIX 106.9 in Rushville, IN. Working in broadcasting was the true love of his life. He began his career at the young age of 17, and worked across America from Virginia to Vegas to Northern Michigan to Rushville, IN. The only other love in his life that rivaled his passion for radio was his love of his children and grandchildren.

Cary is survived by his children, Jensine Tricarico and her partner Marc Wertenberger of Elkhart, IN., Janyce (Zachary) Logan of Elkhart, IN and Jaison Spink of Las Vegas, NV; his grandchildren, Kyle (Mallory) Cannon, Evangeline Hesselgrave, Matthew Cannon, Brendon Hesselgrave, Ozzie Wertenberger, Graysen Hesselgrave and Adilyne Logan, one great-grandchild, Khylen Cannon and one on the way, and his brother Scott (Lisa) Tricarico. Cary was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth Forest and Rhoda and John Tricarico and his baby boy, John Tricarico

A celebration of Cary’s life will be held from 11am – 4pm on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Ox Bow Park, at the Cottonwood Shelter, 23033 CR 45, Goshen, IN 46528. Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home, 1531 Cobblestone Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46514 is assisting Cary’s family. Online condolences may be made to Cary’s family at www.stemmlawsonpeterson.com