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Donald Teusch Obituary

Donald Teusch, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on March 23, 2024, He was born on September 2, 1942, in Fort Wayne to the late Charles and Grace (Bubb) Teusch. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Linda Bercaw, she preceded him in death in February of 2022. Together with Linda, they started and ran Teusch Electric for 48 years. Don also worked for 35 years in the City of Fort Wayne Water Maintenance Department. Donald was a member of Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. He is survived by children, Mark Teusch, Denise (Dennis) Arend, and Sheila Teusch, six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Karen (Thomas) Graves, John (Judy) Teusch, and Jim Teusch; and sister-in-law, Linda Roth-Teusch. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Richard Teusch. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne with calling one hour before mass. Calling will also be Tuesday, April 2, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 4:45 p.m. at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be directed to Wounded Warriors, Wounded Canines, the American Diabetes Association, or Masses in Donald's Name. Share fond memories and condolences at www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers from Mar. 26 to Mar. 30, 2024.

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Julie Graves Nolan

April 2, 2024

Karen & Thomas. Sending prayers & condolences for the passing of your brother. Our Lord has a special place for him. So sorry for your loss. Heartfelt peace & love.

Anthony Lockhart

March 30, 2024

Rest in peace Don, sure going to miss you two.

Tom Needham

March 29, 2024

Sorry for your loss.
Worked with Don in the mid seventies at the water department.
Always a gentleman and a very kind man.

Deanna Delauder

March 28, 2024

I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers to you all.

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3500 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

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