Teschner, Robert 1932-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.
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Robert “Bob” Teschner passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2024
The youngest of 10 siblings. He was born to Charles Adolf and Flossie (Hazelwood) Teschner on March 27, 1932. He attended Hosea Elementary and Benton High School. He joined the military service as a Marine, a Korean war veteran. Bob served his country as a radio operator and proud to be the “first to fight and Semper Fidelis”
His lifetime buddies included Gene Hook, Lowell Scholfield (MIA) and Leo Sexton who he shared many memories. He of course enjoyed many hours of fishing with his buddy, Louis Glaub.
On Nov. 14, 1952, he married Shirley Kennedy of which they raised two sons, Rob and Randy. Always kind and selfless, he was always there for anyone in need.
As a self-employed carpenter, his hands were gifted by God to create nothing less than magic. A lover of the outdoors, fishing was his passion, making many trips to his happy place in Minnesota catching countless walleye. Always on the lake first to get the great catch of the day. After the catch, he relaxed with his beverage of choice, Hamms beer.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rob; and nine siblings, E. R. “Bus” (Virginia), Clyde (Rufena), Charles, infant Virginia, Leona Hale, Hazel (Louis) Canterbury, Betty (Ivan) Green, Juanita (C.B.) Roberts and Lorene (Homer) Mace.
Bob was survived by his wife of 72 years, Shirley; son, Randy (Terri); daughter-in-law, Lore; grandchildren, Aimee (Mike) Clardy, Jeremy, Dominic (Heather) CDeBaca, Nicole (Brett) CDeBaca, Courtney (Philip) Eiberger; and 15 great-grandchildren.
You are gone from our sight, but not from the memories in our hearts. You are sadly missed!
Believe in the promise of each day and remember the beauty of a single moment, Life is too precious.
Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Officiating Father Stephen Hansen.
Online obituary and condolences at www.ruppfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
