Gary Stewart Teal

Gary Stewart Teal obituary, Center Line, MI

Gary Stewart Teal

Gary Teal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rudy Funeral Home on Jan. 27, 2026.
Gary Teal, age 49, of Center Line died suddenly on January 26, 2026. Born in Washington DC, he is the dear son of Jay and Breda Teal. Beloved husband of Jennifer and father of Jayson, George and Gary Nicholas Teal, stepfather of Marissa (Vince) Medley and Miranda Medley. He is also survived by his brother Mark (Beth) Teal and uncle to Zakary, Ryanna and Ryan, many friends and his former wife Elissa (John) Watson. Gary's greatest joy was being a father to Jayson, George and Gary. He was building a legacy of great men, a wolfpack. Gary was a proud United States Army Veteran and served 8 years as an interrogator in the military. As fate would have it, he was at the Pentagon on 911 and assisted with multiple injuries and casualties during and after that attack. He lost several friends on that day as well. Gary was employed for over 18 years at CSI Support and Development as an IT Director. He was a man who loved cooking and feeding people, spending time with his boys, he enjoyed playing video games and just hanging out. He always had a funny meme or video to show and had catalogued the entire internet in his brain. He and Jennifer enjoyed running, he liked to keep in shape. He was a member of the VFW Corporal Richard Menge post and proudly served his community on the City of Center Line Downtown Development Association. As a man, he was a supportive human being, a good listener and loved by everyone he met, and he tried to meet everyone. He believed in his salvation through Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held at Rudy Funeral Home 25650 Van Dyke in Center Line on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 1-8 PM with a funeral service at 6:30 PM followed by full military honors. Please visit www.rudyfuneral.com to light a candle or to share a memory.

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Irene Rogoff

January 29, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great man and neighbor. Halloween will never be the same without him.

Mike Sinyard

January 27, 2026

So very sorry to hear about Gary's passing. I remember meeting he and Mark as young boys. He has left a legacy of a dedicated husband, father, son, uncle and servant of his country. Most importantly, he trusted Christ for salvation. Our prayers are with his family.

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