Edward Allen TeuneEdward Allen Teune, a longtime Warsaw resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at 11 p.m. in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital. He was 73 years old.
Born in Cicero, Ill., on June 30, 1946, Ed, as most knew him, was the son of John and Ruth Huisenga Teune. He was one of six children and graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., where he earned a bachelor’s in education.
Ed was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, having earned the rank of specialist fourth class. He entered service to our country on Nov. 20, 1968, in Chicago and was discharged on June 23, 1970, from the personnel center in Oakland, Calif.
Professionally, Ed was the 33-year owner/operator of Masonry Foam Insulation, Inc. He was a member of American Legion Post 36, Rochester, and a member of Christ’s Covenant Church. He enjoyed fishing and time spent visiting with friends and family. He enjoyed driving, taking in the sights and found a sideline in his retirement delivering trailers for Horizon Transport.
On Feb. 8, 1975, Ed was united in marriage to Jean B. Gackenheimer in Wabash. Jean survives at home.
Also surviving with memories to cherish are their son, John R. Teune of Warsaw; daughter, Elaine (Darrell) Thompson, of Warsaw; and son, Eric (Stephanie) Teune, of Winona Lake; Sisters, Marjorie Prince, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Marybeth (Ken) Hekman, of Holland, Mich.; brothers, Jon (Sue) Teune, of Grand Rapids; and Jim (Jean) Teune, of Zeeland, Mich.; mother, Ruth Teune, of Grand Rapids; brother-in-law, the Rev. Tim Douma, of Chicago; and grandchildren, Alyssa, Erika and Maddison.
Those who preceded Ed in passing include his sister, Carolyn Douma; his father; and two nieces, Carla Hekman and Justine Teune.
Friends may join family for visitation at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, on Monday, Aug. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, a life celebration service will be officiated by Pastor Rod Valentine of Christ’s Covenant Church at 11 a.m. in the church with visitation again for one hour prior. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Military honors will be conducted by members of American Legion Post 49 and by active-duty members of the United States Army.
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Memorials to Christ’s Covenant Church, 2090 East Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, IN 46590.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
