Howard C. Teel

May 17, 1936 - January 8, 2020

Howard Teel of Great Bend, PA, passed away peacefullyholding his wife’s hand on January 8th at the age of 83.  He is survived by his loving wife of 60years, Linda Teel, who was the love of his life and his best friend, his lovingfamily - daughter and son-in-law Wendi and John Gordon, his grandsons, AJ andTarin Gordon, and Adam Gordon, his great grandchildren Hayley and Gavin Gordon,his daughter and son-in-law Heidi and George Schwarztrauber, his granddaughterAmanda and Lloyd Knecht, his grandson Stephen (Lizbith) Schwarztrauber, and greatgrandchildren, Olivia Knecht and Norah Schwarztrauber.  He is also survived by his sisters, Joan Florenceand Margaret and Ted Day and his Brother-in-law Ira and Betty Foote.  He was predeceased by his parents, Helen andRalph Teel.After graduating high school, Howard proudly served inthe Air Force from 1954 to 1958.  The majorityof his career was as plant manager with Kasson Hardware in Kirkwood, NY.   He also worked in construction, as aninsurance agent, and he obtained his real estate license.  He also loved to work stone quarries andoften had side jobs and side businesses. He was a do it yourselfer and loved to take care of his house andproperty.  He enjoyed lifting weights andbody building; aviation and obtained his pilot license in 1985.  Howard also enjoyed playing Black Jack andthe Lottery.       A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday,January 13, 2019 at the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc, Hallstead, PA.  Interment will be made in NewmanCemetery.  Friends may call Sundayafternoon from 3-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the GreatBend/Hallstead Ambulance, P.O. Box 793, Great Bend, PA 18821.