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David Teichman Obituary
David N. Teichman, 47, of Lake Zurich died Monday, February 16, 2009 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Born on March 2, 1961 in Mt. Prospect, he was the son of Raymond Teichman and Geraldine Roeper. He was the executive chef and partner of Bluegrass Restaurant in Highland Park. Beloved husband, father and son, friend and extraordinary chef, he will be missed by all. David is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Teichman; and aunt, Rita Buenconsejo. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Lesley (Berger) Teichman; two daughters, Gillian and Arianna Teichman; mother, Geraldine (Buenconsejo) Roeper; step-father, Gary Roeper; brother, John Teichman; and many family and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the O'Connor - Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the The New Apostolic Church, 845 E. Glencoe St., Palatine, IL 60074. For further information please visit our website
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June 26, 2019
Still missing you. Love mom and gary too
June 26, 2019
Hi David..still missing you.Love mom and
gary too
Brad Gillespie
April 24, 2018
Stopped in at Bluegrass for dinner to remember Chef Dave. A few things have changed, but the heart of the man remains on the menu. Packed on a Tuesday night! Dave would be pleased.
geri Roeper
March 4, 2017
Thinking of you again, especially on your birthday. Love you and miss you so much your mom
March 2, 2016
March 2nd,, 2016.
Your whole family is thinking of you
and sending love.
Missing you much,
Love, Mom
John Teichman
March 2, 2016
Happy birthday David!
February 12, 2016
Thinking of you with love..mom
March 2, 2015
Happy Birthday Dave...
Love, Mom
Martin Butz
February 19, 2015
Dear Dave, Me and so many of our Norridge friends, yours and mine, wish we did not loose touch with you before your passing. I guess when one is young, you feel like you will live forever, and can catch up with other things, and other friends, later. I am sorry I waited too long. I miss you, and your grandfather. We played some wonderful chess games together, but most sweet, was his and your grandmother's hospitality.
February 12, 2015
Dear David - miss you so much...love mom
March 2, 2014
Hi Dave..thinking of you especially today on your birthday.
Love and hugs...Mom
March 8, 2013
Happy Birthday Son...
Given by God 3/2/1961
Given to God 2/12/2009
Love, Mom
Geri Roeper
March 2, 2012
Thinking of you and missing you on your Birthday,...
Love as always, Mom
Gillilan Teichman
November 29, 2011
Hi Daddy it's your oldest daughter
March 2, 2011
Happy Birthday dear son...
Love you as always....mom
John Teichman
February 17, 2010
Fat 2'S-day without you.... miss you Brother.... now and before today.... I can't believe it is a year since you left.... I love you David!
Dave, Paris 2007
Geri Roeper
February 9, 2010
....already a year since he is gone...the tears don't melt the time away...Dave belongs to eternity now and eternity must be a better place with Dave there...re-read all the loving tributes, thanks ....Dave's Mom
Rita Bonnici Borsellino
February 26, 2009
To the entire Teichman family, friends and relatives. I send my sincere and profound condolences, as I found out today about Dave from Irene. Dave and I spent 12 years together, 11 of those being married. We ended our marriage amicably and remained friends altough distant at that. I was very happy for Dave and Leslie when they met and married, and then the birth of their two daughters. I know that I could never comprehend the saddness everyone is experiencing, and only wish and hope that it will lessen over time. I know that Dave would want everyone to remember him with his smile and good will, and to move on with their lives. We were all truly blessed to have him in our lives.
Lorna Creed
February 23, 2009
Lesley and the girls,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dave was a great guy. I worked with him at Bob Chinn's. He was always wonderful to work with. One of the good guys. He will be greatly missed.
Lynora Jensen
February 23, 2009
Dear Leslie and the girls,
My sister Lorna and I worked with David at Bob Chinn's Crab House. There was a time when one of our coworkers, Hope, was moving to California and we were planning a large party in my back yard. David helped plan the menu, shredded pork, and make the event a success. David had to work that day but was there is spirit. Thank you again, David.
David was always generous with compliments, food advice and good humor. I was lucky enough to visit him at his restaurant once. He was very attentive and welcoming. I was happy to hear how well things were going for him and his family. He will be missed but the ripple of his good intentions will live on in our lives for a long time.
Jeremy Becker and Emily Pett
February 22, 2009
David always made us feel welcome. He always would share a story, and put a smile on our faces. From talking about cars, to talking about food, he was a wonderful friend. He will be missed.
Sang Park
February 22, 2009
Lesley, Gillian and Arianna,
I'll truly miss David so very much. I am so very sorry for your immeasurable loss. I know in time all sorrows will eventually subside. My deepest sympathies for you all.
Linda Hungsberg
February 22, 2009
I meet your husband at the school bus stop when it used to stop at Rush Ct. My granddaughter Alana rode the bus with Gillian. He once told my daughter, Tanya, about a red wine they had at the restaurant... Cigarzin. That is now one of my favorite wines! I may have only met him once or twice but he will be forever remembered whenever I drink that wine! Peace be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Pam Pistorius
February 20, 2009
Dear Lesley,
I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. I worked with Dave at Crawdaddy Bayou. I loved Dave. I remember him talking about you all the time. I remember when your first daughter was born. I lived and breathed for Dave's gumbo and to this day I talk about it to anyone that will listen. Dave was a fabulous friend. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Dan Dieterich
February 19, 2009
Dear Leslie I was shocked and saddened by the news. I had alot of good times and memories with dave from high school up to now. We both bought jeeps , remote control cars at he same time. Played cards and always enjoyed the food he made us. I will never forget the rides in his 70 cougar and his brand new datsun 280 z. I will never forgot when he drove my AMC javlin for a ride with me in it, I never thought that car would go that fast. Cindy and I will never forget your wedding and recieption. (menu on the chocalate was a Dave thing) I was so greatful to have Dave and his family in my life and I wish i could have made more time to do things with him. if there is anything you need please write or call, life long friend Dan Dieterich
Mario Rizzotti
February 19, 2009
To all David's family,
I am speechless, as probably anybody else.
I met David years ago in the restaurant business. from customer became a great friend that I always considered one of the best chef I ever met.
What a loss!!!!!
Everytime I was at his restaurant him and his partner made me feel the most welcome in the universe.
Everytime he had a question on EVOO or italian food he used to call me and I was so honored to answer to all his questions.
His cuisine will always reign supreme.
Well I bet he is already cooking.
David, continua a cucinare. ADDIO
Mister Mojo
February 19, 2009
Our deepest condolences to all of David's family and friends. We had the privilege of meeting David years ago. He was a great guy.
With deepest, heartfelt wishes, and honor to his memory, we wish you the best.
Mister Mojo
MOJO & The Bayou Gypsies
Suzanne Allison
February 19, 2009
Dear Lesley, Gillian, and Arianna,
I can't even express how sorry I am for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Teri Anderson
February 18, 2009
What a great loss. I worked with David when he was just a teenager, and a wonderful one. Always happy and easy going. I remember all the wonderful times at the Buffalo House. You will certainly be missed....My sincere sympathy to the entire family.
Kate Ballew
February 18, 2009
Lesley,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and the girls.
Sincerely,
Kate Ballew
Stacy Drucker
February 18, 2009
I'm not quite sure how to express my shock and sadness at this sudden loss, but I will say that Chef Dave was truly a special guy, as evidenced by the many people he so clearly touched and inspired. I had the pleasure of working for him at Bluegrass, and am lucky to have known him and eaten (a lot) of his delicious food. My sincere and profound condolences to his family, he will be seriously missed.
Laura Frey
February 18, 2009
Dear Lesley,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband David. Dave and I first met while working at Crawdaddy Bayou. More recently, we have worked together a number of times for events at Bluegrass. Dave was a good man, with a good spirit... and he always wore a smile to go along with his forever posative attitude. Dave will be missed as a wonderful man, and as a wonderful chef as well.
You and your family are in our thoughts and Prayers ~
The Banda Frey Family
Brad Gillespie
February 18, 2009
It was a GREAT to know Chef Dave for the past 30 years. I will miss his food, I will miss his enthusiasm, I will miss staying up most of the night playing poker with him and trying to take his money (although that was many years ago.)
But mostly I will miss a great person.
We are all here for only a short time. Chef Dave did a lot in that time and will be missed.
Steve Zeis
February 18, 2009
I am shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of David. I haven't seen or spoke to him in many years but can still picture his smile and remember his wonderful personality.
My thoughts and prayers go out his family and friends.
God Bless
Tami & Dave Pinsker
February 18, 2009
We extend great sympathy and heartfelt wishes that Lesley, Gillian, Arianna & family and friends are comforted by the memories of David, and his heart of gold~
denise winn
February 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family - Denise Winn
Joanna Fisher
February 18, 2009
To Lesley, Gillian, and Arianna,
I was lucky enough to have known Dave as a close family friend and as Executive Chef in two restaurants I have worked in. As a chef he inspired respect, loyalty, and created a sense of family among his employees that I have never experienced anywhere else. He absolutely led by example-he was so patient and kind. As a member of my extended family I know that John, Jeanne, Michael, Amy and I feel the loss deeply. My heart and all my love go out to you.
Antonnette Andruzzi
February 18, 2009
I am greatly blessed to have known Dave for the 3 years I have been at Bluegrass. He was the kind of person you want to be around. He was full of life and energy. Always looking to better himself and help others to learn. He was so excited about his love of the culinary arts and was eager to teach you a new recipe. And if the recipe called for pork all the better! My prayers go out to you Leslie Gillian & Arianna.
David Feinblatt
February 17, 2009
Wow. What can I say? The world is definitely with a huge void without the infectious good mood, smile and joking around with Chef David Teichman. I knew David since the days at Bob Chinn's. I never knew an eternal optimist like Chef David. I never saw him lose his temper. I never saw him in a bad mood. I never saw him or heard him talking smack about anybody. He was truly one of a kind. He treated me and my entire family like royalty every time we went to Bluegrass, and I loved seeing him waltzing the dining room, running food, looking SO PROUD of all of his delicious creations!
He would light up like a Christmas tree when talking about any of his favorite subjects/passions---his two daughters, his wife, his "family" (Bluegrass), his love for cooking, hunting, gaming, or just sending a funny e-mail. Truly an inspiration about being a better person. I feel like my life is better for having known Chef David. What an incredible man, father, husband, Chef and friend to a LOT of people. David, you will be dearly missed by everybody that knew you. God Bless you and your family.
Lisa, Austen & Koda Ono
February 17, 2009
To the entire Teichman Family, Lisa & I want to express our deepest condolences. We have the highest regard for his family and you are in our prayers.
Bruce & Barbara Jacobson
February 17, 2009
Dave was a most wonderful man. Everytime we visited Bluegrass we looked forward to his visit at our table. His smile was as great as his cooking. We will miss Dave.
Matthew Karm
February 17, 2009
Lesley, and the girls,
I am blessed and honored to have been a true friend of David. Whether it was at Bluegrass or the 2 of us out for lunch, I cherished the times we spent together. He was a great contributer on many levels in my life as well as others around him. He has forever changed my life and made me a better man. My heart is heavy with thoughts of him and prayers, support for you in this time of grief. I am glad we were able to share so many wonderful moments together. I will have a place in my heart for Chef, Dad, Husband and friend David.
David & Charisce (Floody) Anderson
February 17, 2009
Lesly, Gillian & Arianna,
We have been blessed to have known Dave for the past 13 years. We have never known anyone to be as full of life and love for anyone as he was. He was everybody's friend. You didn't work with Dave. You were part of his family. We are saddened by your loss and hold him close in our hearts. May the time you shared together cast memories for a lifetime.
John Doderer
February 17, 2009
Dear Friends,
'though it's been many years, I remember parents and grandparents, and the passing of David - 3 years younger than me - is a little wake-up call to us all - don't leave LOVE undone - reach out and connect - We don't know what tomorrow may bring! My deepest sympathies to the family and close friends.
Paula Silver
February 17, 2009
I was so shocked and saddened at the loss of Dave. He was a prince among men and I feel blessed to have known him both personally and professionally. My thoughts and prayers are extended to his wife, daughters, family, friends and business associates.
Susan Raich
February 17, 2009
David and I were confirmed together. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Roger Winters
February 17, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Dave for the last 2 years. He was the blueprint of what a successful chef should strive to be. He never lost his cool no matter how stressfull the situation, and on the rare occasion that he did, he was quick to apologize and make it right. In conjuction with being a great chef, he was even more of an oustanding person. He always gave his full attention to every person he talked to, and listened whole heartedly to every word you had to say. He was a friend, my boss, and a big brother to me. I wouldn't exchange to grief we are all experiencing, to having not known him. He was a person people are blessed to meet only once in a lifetime. My prayers are with his family and friends. Dave made cooking pork a competitive sport.
Clay Erickson
February 17, 2009
Dear Lesley, Gillian & Arianna,
I want all three of you girls to know that Dave (your husband/your father) was my inspiration for cooking, my mentor and most of all, my friend. I will miss him and our prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy & love...
Chef Clay & Linda Erickson
Lorraine & Wendell Brenner
February 17, 2009
We are so saddened by the sudden loss of Gillian and Arianna's dad. Our hearts reach out in condolence and offer strength and assistance in this time of need. with loving sincerity, [Teydy and Hailey Barber's grandparents] Wendell & Lorraine Brenner
Blair and Jerry Foote
February 17, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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