Arthur D. Teske

Arthur D. Teske, age 92, of Faribault, MN, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Mill City Senior Living in Faribault. 

Arthur Darrell, the son of Arthur and Marie (Cottett) Teske was born on October 24, 1932, in Faribault, MN. He came into this life early at under 3lbs at birth and was baptized at the hospital because preemies didn't have a high survival rate in 1932. Art beat the odds and was the oldest of seven children. He attended Faribault High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Following high school Art served in the U.S. Army and later was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserves. In 1952 he met the love of his life, Shirley Sevcik, when she started work at Red Owl. While at first he annoyed her, he worked hard to get to know her better. On June 4, 1955, they were united in marriage at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Faribault and their love story together lasted over 70 years. They had 3 children and Art was blessed throughout his life to be with Shirley and enjoy his growing family. Always the prankster, he kept everyone on their toes. 

Art had a number of occupations throughout this life and worked for Getty Oil for over 20 years in their LP Gas division up until his retirement in 1994. Not one to sit still, he then went to work part time for his brother-in-law, Tom McDonough, at Met-Con Companies. He enjoyed many years there as a Supply Chain Specialist (driving to get parts for equipment) well into his mid 80's. 

Art and Shirley loved to travel, go on cruises and visit casinos. They also liked going dancing and playing cards. In later years Art was an avid sports fan and watched as many Twins and Vikings games as possible. He was a member of the American Legion Post 43 in Faribault, the Knights of Columbus Council 889 and the Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles. 

He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Shirley Teske; by his children, Thomas (Karen) Teske, Roxanne Bauernfeind (Dan Garrett) and Kristi Teske; by 4 grandchildren, Katie (Stephen) Taubel, Matt (Bobbi) Teske, Cari (Scott) Swanson and Aaron (Bethany) Bauernfeind; by nine great grandchildren, Emma, Sam and George Taubel, Landen and Taylor Teske, Ethan and Ella Swanson, Elsie and Sophie Bauernfeind; by his siblings, Robert (Julie) Teske, Carol (Dave) Kelly, Debbie (Ron) Schema, and Pam Heine, his sister-in-law, Charlotte Teske and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ronald Teske and sister, Sandra McDonough. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault, with Bernadette Tatge, Pastoral Minister at Divine Mercy Catholic Church officiating, followed by a light dinner at the Funeral Home. Interment will be held at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault at a later date. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault.