Charles Arthur Teske, Sr. of Allen, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2022 at the age of 81. He was born on August 9, 1940 to Frank and Eva Augusta (Reim) Teske in Enid, Oklahoma. Charles graduated from Carrier High School in 1958 and served 2 tours with the US Navy in the Pacific from 1958-62, 65-66 working on a destroyer as a Sonarman First Class.
After leaving the Navy Charles worked for Sinclair Oil Co. and then for their successor Arco Oil and Gas. During his time with Sinclair Charles met Sylvia Muriel Pust in Glendive Mt. They would be married on July 4, 1968 in Shaddock, Oklahoma. Sylivia would remain by his side through thick and thin for 53 years, loving and caring for him until his final day.
Charles retired from Arco in 1989 after 29 years of faithful service. Not being the type to sit around, Charles then went to work with his friend Dale Kitchens as a traveling oilfield sales rep. where he could engage in his favorite pastimes of telling stories and seeing new places. His final big adventure was in co-founding Premier Wood Care, Inc. in 2000 with his son Charles Jr. where he worked and sometimes played until 2018. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting in his younger days and was a devout family man.
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Teske of Allen, TX; sons, Charles Arthur Teske, Jr. and wife, Kimberly Kay of Rockwall, TX and Jason Teske of Phuket, Thailand; grandchildren, Kody G. Pack, Abbygail Teske, and Tanner Teske; brothers, Larry Teske of Enid, OK, Randy Teske of Carrier, OK, Denny Gibson of Carrier, OK; sisters, Sandy Elledge of Norman, OK, Jody Oldham of Peachtree GA, and Kathy Wright of Muskogee OK; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Earl Teske and Rick Gibson; stepmother, Esther Teske; and Aunt “Auntie” Lydia Sparks who held a special place in his heart.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM., Thursday, January 13, 2022 at the Allen Cemetery, 411 E. McDermott Dr., Allen, TX 75002.
Friends and family who knew and loved Charles are welcome to attend this celebration of his extraordinary life.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to his favorite charity:
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I am so glad I had a chance to see Uncle Charles this past summer. My husband and I sure enjoyed visiting with him and Aunt Sylvia. We could have talked for hours. That was Uncle Charles, full of stories and conversation. He seemed to light up when he shared his life experiences with others. May the Lord give you peace and comfort at this time. Darla (Pust) Mogga , January 12, 2022 Charlie was a very great friend. I will remember him and the fun we had all of these years. I met him in Pecos, TX when ARCO Oil & Gas Company and Sinclair Oil and Gas Company merged. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Frank and Ava Hamar, January 12, 2022 RIP Charlie Teske…you were one the greatest bosses to have at Arco Oil & Gas and we sure shared many good times! So many fond memories and so glad we all met a few months ago to enjoy dinner together and visit with Dave Schaff (MT) in Plano. My sincere condolences to the entire Teske Family during this most difficult time.
Allen Pope, January 11, 2022 I will always remember Charlie fondly. He was a regular fixture when I was a kid, he and my dad were great friends - fishing trips and going to the movies and he always had bunnies to play with at his house. Great memories. Michael Urie, January 11, 2022 Chuck, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your beloved father. All our love. Steve and Terry Ann King, January 11, 2022 As his niece, the daughter of Rick Gibson, I always loved his visits during the Holidays when he was home on leave. Uncle Charles always brightened everyone up!!
Lynn Mendoza, January 10, 2022 Chuck, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray that you and your family will feel the presence of the lord in this difficult time and that you will gain strength and peace through the Lord. May God bless you all.
Tim Meier, January 10, 2022 Thinking of all of the Teske family at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,
Robin Teske, January 10, 2022 I am thankful Uncle Charles is resting peacefully. A good man that lived a full life. God bless! Dave Gibson, January 10, 2022 Lots of prayers for you and your family. He was a great guy. Always enjoyed visiting with him when he came to your house. Donna Dreyer, January 10, 2022 Mr. Chuck was a one of a kind guy. Always with a positive attitude, I never saw anything else! Now he's dancing with the angels in heaven with a smile on his face, that was Mr. Chuck! He will be missed by all who knew him!!
Mariella Perez, January 10, 2022
