David M. Teske

David Martin Teske, Cooperstown, ND, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Dave was born April 13, 1944 in Steele, ND. Dave was child number 9 of 10 children of Edward and Dorothy (Wise) Teske, Steele, ND. He also was a first born generation American, as his father was born in Russia, who immigrated to this country with his parents. Dave was named after his two uncles, David Wise and Martin Teske.

Dave was raised in Steele, ND and attended the Steele Public Schools. He then joined the Air Force and had 1 year of active military duty. Dave received top rankings and was also an honor airman in the military. Dave was married in 1965 and had four children, Valerie (Kelvin) Thompson, Mandan, ND; Troy (Pam) Teske, Bismarck, ND; Melissa (Jim) Wetch, Lincoln, ND; Chad Teske, Bismarck,ND.

Dave drove for Beyer's Cement, Valley City, ND. He began his over the road truck driving career with Weist Trucking, Jamestown, ND. Dave also drove for Tri-Line Transportation, Fargo, ND for 5 years. In 1991 he started with Golden Ring Trucking, Fergus Falls, MN and worked for them for 18 years. During his 20+ years in the trucking business, he traveled in all 48 states, and drove nearly 2 million miles.

On May 5, 1984, Dave married Bonnie Fah at Valley City, ND. Dave was very passionate about his career. He loved meeting new people and every day was an adventure for him. Dave was a very caring and loving person. He loved to spend time fishing with his grandchildren.

Dave is survived by his wife Bonnie, his four children Valerie, Troy, Melissa, and Chad, and grandchildren, Hunter, Wyatt, and Harley Thompson, and Michael Teske. He is also survived by his step children Tammy (Robert) Gieger, Cooperstown, ND; Ralph (DeAnna) Fah, Becker, MN; Tanya (Craig) Scheer, Fisher, MN; Tina (Greg) Frigaard, Dalton, MN, and his step grandchildren, Brian Fah, Kristen Fah, Tiffanny Geiger, Ashley Scheer, Carlie Scheer, Bailee Scheer, Logan Frigaard, and Amber Frigaard. He is also survived by siblings Leroy Teske, Bismarck, ND; LaVerne (Ron) Nelson, Fort Worth, TX; Marilyn Bitz, Bismarck, ND; Geraldine Teske, Fort Worth, TX; and Jim Teske, Mandan, ND, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins who adored him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Dorothy Teske, 3 brothers Eddie, Gene, and, Robert Teske, 1 sister Patrica Pratschler, his beloved step-grandson, Robbie James Geiger, 2 nephews, Rick Bitz, Mike Pratschler, and brother-in-law Joe Bitz.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday May 16, 2009 at 2: 00 PM in St. George Catholic Church of Cooperstown.