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Richard Teeple Obituary
Richard R. "Dick" Teeple, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.
Richard was born and raised in Bradner. He was a proud member of the community and served as mayor of Bradner.
He honorably served our country in U.S. Marine Corps from 1956-1962. During his time in service, he was stationed on Paris Island, Okinawa, and Philippines.
Richard graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1971 with a degree in education. He taught at Emerson Middle School, Fostoria. Summers were spent as a white water raft guide for North American River Runners WV.
He paddled almost every white water river east of the Mississippi and hiked to many peaks in the Rocky Mountains. His love of the outdoors was in close competition with talking to people in coffee shops around the country during his life adventures.
Richard is survived by his loving spouse, Cindy (Deerwester) Teeple; children, Angie Teeple, Skip (Kathy) Teeple, Katie (John) Smith, and Erin (Cody) Koziel; grandchildren, Andrew, Brian, Kyle, Nathan, Megan, Austin, Olivia, Kaileigh, and Brynli; brother, Tom (Rosalie) Teeple; sister-in-law, Cindy Teeple; brother-in-law, Mike Keller; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; previous spouse, Rose Hoffman; brother, Harry Teeple; sister, MaryEllen Keller; and grandchild, Emma Halsey.
Richard's memorial gathering will be 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Bradner Preserve, 11491 N. Fostoria Road, with military honors rendered at 3:30 p.m.
Contributions in Richards honor may be gifted to Wood County Park District Bradner Preserve or Wood County Humane Society.
Online condolence as well as fond memories may be shared with Richards family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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