Gerald Teltow Obituary

Gerald August Teltow

Port Huron

Gerald August Teltow, 90, of Port Huron passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015.

He was born December 8, 1924 in Casco, Michigan to the late Harry and Laura Schulz Teltow. He married Eileen Sheehan on July 4, 1953 in Port Huron. She preceded him death on December 27, 1996.

Gerald was in the Third Army, 2nd Armored Division also known as, "Hell On Wheels", 67th Armored Regiment during WWII and attained the rank of Staff Sargent. He was a Pipefitter for Local 636 Detroit, until he retired in 1989. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking and especially his loving family.

He is survived by his son, Timothy (Susan) Teltow; his daughter, Joan (Jim) Spencer; two grandchildren, Andrea (Ron Szeszycki) Teltow and Shawn Teltow; two great grandchildren, Lance Corporal Kyler Szatkowski and Emma Grace Szeszycki; several step grandchildren and great grandchildren; a brother in law, Robert (Helen) Sheehan; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary; and a brother, Warren Teltow.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in St. Joseph Catholic Church with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. The Reverend Father Brian Cokonougher will officiate.

Inurnment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Hospice.

Cremation arrangements were by Smith Family Funeral Home-South, 1230 7th Street, Port Huron.

www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Times Herald from Oct. 22 to Oct. 25, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Teltow

7 Entries

November 7, 2015

Gerald August Teltow

My Father, my Hero, and my BEST Friend.

Dad was always there for me through thick and thin. Never raising his hand at me, instead using conversation. I now know what he was telling me. "Whatever you're thinking, I've already done it, and it didn't work out well." so heed the warning young man and follow the straight and narrow road.
He was absolutely correct in everything he told me. If it wasn't for that, God only knows where I would be today.

My pain of you being gone will ease in time, but the memories I have of you and me will last until I join you.

I look above and see you, Mom and Mary looking down at me, just shak'n you're heads.

I was the Luckiest Man in the World to have you as a Father.

Love You Dad

Barb Watteny

October 27, 2015

My most memorable time with Mr. Teltow was really a fun one...I worked with his daughter, Joanie and knew she had purchased her first really nice car as a 40th birthday present to herself. A few friends and I snuck over to her house to 'DECORATE" her new car and her mom and dad caught us but ended up helping us out by keeping Joanie busy until we were done. After she saw the "artwork" on her wheels Mr. Teltow invited us in for a birthday beer after which followed with the girls going to get our first tattoos. Joanie went with one group and I went with another...needless to say, when we came to work the next day, hers was stick-on and mine wasn't. Another fun memory I had of him was of him coming in one day to have his blood drawn for routine labs. After I finished I asked a favor and, like the awesome person he was, he went along with me. I put about 50 bandaids on his hands, arms, etc and when he walked down the hall to say hi to Joanie he said, "look what she did to me trying to draw my blood!" I thought Joanie would have an attack. You have to appreciate his going along with this because the man was hairy...like a little furball...loved him and his sense of humor, love for his family, etc. My sincere condolences Teltow family...the world is definitely a lesser place without him in it.

October 27, 2015

This is "Butch" I won't forget what you taught us!

Troy Szatkowski

October 26, 2015

A wonderful person who has always made me feel welcome in his family, a kind smile and thoughtful words. I enjoyed the time we spent together and admired the role model you are to my son, your great grandson Kyler. You will be in my thoughts and will be surely missed.

Janet Teltow

October 24, 2015

You will be greatly missed Bumpa, you touched alot of lives, mine included,i luved the card games, the reunions at the farm, you being there for Andi and Shawn, just for being Pa.memories are wonderful things i love you and can picture you and grandma square dancing in the sky. Yoy will be missed, you were always there!

Cathy Franklin-Sherman

October 23, 2015

Prayers to both Joan and Tim and your families. Our families had many great times together giving us great memories.

RODGER CAPPS

October 22, 2015

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE FITTERS. GREAT GUY!

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