Robert R. Teske
May 9th, 1942 - August 29th, 2007
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Robert R.'s Obituary
Robert R. Teske, 65, of Paw Paw died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29 at home.
He was born May 9, 1942 in South Haven, Michigan to Robert and Margaret (Brady) Teske. Robert graduated from South Haven High School in 1960 and from Western Michigan University in 1964. Robert married Diana Overhuel on August 22, 1964 at the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church in South Haven. Robert taught government and economics at Hartford Public Schools. He taught from 1964 through this past school year, retiring in June 2007. Robert coached football, volleyball, softball, cross county and basketball. He was a member of the South Haven Elks Club #1509. Robert enjoyed golf, boating, reading and traveling.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife – Diana Teske of South Haven. Two daughters – Kathy (Steve) Jepson of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Rinda (John) Vas of Cleveland, Ohio. Five grandchildren – Samuel, Zachary and Thomas Vas and Drew and Nick Jepson. One brother – Richard (Kayla) Teske of Hartsville, Indiana and one sister - Mary Remick of Zeeland, Michigan. Mother-in-law – Shirley Overhuel. Brother-in-law – Arthur (Jan) Overhuel, Kris Overhuel and sister-in-law – Kathy (Roger) Accera. Nephew and niece – Denna and Devon Overhuel. Many other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 31 at 4:00 P.M. at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home with The Rev. Andrew Gross officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Hartford Athletic Department or South Haven Area Hospice. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at www.FilbrandtFFH.com.
The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven 637-0333.
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