"To Kate, Doug, Dale, Jenni, Crystal & the Tesker Family. Don has been a friend to our family and has been there whenever we needed anything. Dad (Lester Sr.) and Don are best friends. Yep, my dad and Don will be seeing each other soon. The both of them wi"
In loving memory of
Donald Tesker
July 15, 2007
Donald H. Tesker
Avid John Deere collector and founder of Tesker Manufacturing Corporation, Donald H. Tesker, age 72 years of the Town of Saukville, passed away peacefully at his residence in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 15, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born on the family homestead in the Town of Saukville on August 12, 1934, son of Donovan Tesker and Marcella Fahney Tesker. On July 14, 1956 he married his High School sweetheart, Marlene Kohn at Holy Angels Catholic Church in West Bend.
Throughout his life, Don was a farmer first and foremost. In 1954, he started working at Ted Grob Co. in Grafton. In the mid 1960's he became a partner in the company, and it became Grob and Tesker Corp. In 1971, Donald and Marlene started Tesker Manufacturing Corporation in Grafton and relocated to Saukville in 1974. Mr. Tesker was active in the business until just recently.
Another enjoyment in life that Don had was being instrumental in starting many antique tractor clubs throughout the state of Wisconsin. The one he was most active in was the Wisconsin Antique Power Reunion. Donald and Marlene hosted the show on their property for over 10 years.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Marlene of the Town of Saukville, 4 children; Richard (Pamela) Tesker of Saukville, Diane Tesker of Saukville, Kathleen (Dale) Meyer of Fredonia, Barbara (David) Jentges of Lake Church. He is further survived by 9 grandchildren; Eric and Kyle Tesker, Michael (Mindy) Tesker, Douglas, Jennifer and Crystal Meyer, and Dylan, Christopher and Alexander Jentges, his mother Marcella Tesker of Saukville, 1 sister Marlene Boegel of West Bend, 2 brothers Dean (Beverly) Tesker of Saukville and Henry (Sharon) Tesker of West Bend, 1 sister-in-law Therese Kohn of West Bend, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Donovan, his in-laws Clarence and Erma Kohn, and his brother-in-law Roger Kohn.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday July 18th at 7 PM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Newburg, where Donald had been a member. The Mass will be celebrated by Father Guy Gurath and Father James Ernster. Donald will be laid to rest in St. Finbar's Cemetery in the Town of Saukville. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday the 18th from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the T-Baum Foundation, which assists adult cancer patients and their families, c/o Wisconsin State Bank, 171 Main St. Belgium, WI 53004, or the Sheboygan Cancer and Blood Specialists where Don received his cancer treatments, 1621 N Taylor, Drive Suite 100, Sheboygan, WI 53081.
The Tesker family wishes to thank the wonderful caring staff at the Sheboygan Cancer and Blood Clinic with special thanks for the care he received from Dr. Bettag and Dr. Gauthier, and Father Guy Gurath and Father Jim Ernster for their spiritual support.
Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com
Service:
7:00 PM at 311 Salisbury on July 18, 2007 (map/driving directions)
Tributes
"To Kate, Dale, Doug, Jenni, Crystal & the Tesker Family: I am sorry to hear about your loss. He was a great man. I will always remember his love for John Deer tractors by his annual tractor shows he used to have. Your family is my thoughts and prayers."
"To our Wisconsin family, we truly share your sorrow. Donny was a dear friend. His memory will always be with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time. Our deepest Sympathy"
"I was so sad to receive this news from my family in Glenbeulah. Melvin Weiss was my father, and he and I made regular visits to Mr. Tesker when I came home from Maryland on vacations. It was always a highlight for me and my dad. No matter how inconveni"
"Dear Tesker Family, Please accept our deepest smypathies in the loss of your Husband and Father. I was so happy to have known Donald. He was always so cheerful and pleasant. A very caring gentleman. Sincerely, Pam Troller and Bill Gardner"
"Dear Tesker Family, Please accept out deepest smypathies in the loss of your Husband and Father. I was so happy to have known Donald. He was always so cheerful and pleasant. A very caring gentleman. Sincerely, Pam Troller and Bill Gardner"