Don Teske, of West Bend, went to walk with the Lord late Sunday evening July 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years old.

Don was born on May 28, 1940, in Lincon Park, Michigan, son of Erwin Teske and Evelyn Kester Teske. After graduating from Lincoln Park High School, he attended General Motors Institute earning a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. On September 8, 1962, he married Annetta (Joan) Larsen at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lincoln Park, MI. The couple lived in Detroit MI, Livonia MI, Kenosha WI, Saginaw MI, Troy MI, Slidell LA, Cedarburg WI, and West Bend WI. Don worked in sales and customer support of large electrical motor controllers (industrial drives).

Don was happily married to Annetta for 56 years until her passing in 2018. Don was a long-time member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg and was in their first class of Stephen Ministries. He was formerly an Elder at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Pleasant Prairie WI. During his life he was involved in many activities with his children and grandchildren. Don was Cub Scout leader for his sons and grandsons. Don loved his golden retrievers.

Don is survived by three children: Paul (Laurina) Teske of Edmond, OK, Suzanne (James) Stadelmayer of West Bend and Mark (Michele) Teske of Olive Branch, MS. He is further survived by 9 grandchildren: Carl Delcuze, Stephen (Alison) Conn-Delcuze, Monica Teske, Meagan (Michael) Clarke, Marcus (Bryn) Teske, Marissa Teske, Matthew Teske, Lisa Teske, and Linda Teske, 5 great-grandchildren: Adam Clark, Audie Clark, Alivia Clark, Claire Conn-Delcuze, and Asher Teske, and brother Bob (Wanda) Teske. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Annetta, and his sisters Marilyn, Ruth, Arlene, and Sharon.

Funeral services will be celebrated on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 10 AM at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, W67N622 Evergreen Blvd, Cedarburg, Pastor Wil Reichmann will preside over the service. He will be laid to rest in Washington County Memorial Park at 1:00PM There will be no funeral procession. Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 20 from 4-6 PM at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1167 Washington Ave., Cedarburg, and again on Monday the 21st at First Immanuel Lutheran Church from 9 AM until the time of services at 10AM.

Memorials in Don's name are suggested to the First Immanuel Lutheran Church Care Ministry.

The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .