Douglas Teuber
September 21, 2015
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Douglas Dean Teuber, 81, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. He was born April 19, 1934 to Henry and Viola Teuber in Huron, South Dakota.
Doug met the love of his life, Norma, at a church camp. They married shortly after graduating Huron High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and then served in the South Dakota National Guard until 1970. Doug and Norma moved to Altoona in 1970 where he worked for Ecolab from which he retired.
Doug dedicated much of his time to serve and volunteer for several community projects. Doug’s involvement with Central Place\The Clothes Hanger was rewarding to him. He held SE Polk School District close to heart through his participation as a committee member and various volunteer positions. He enjoyed being involved in local and national political campaigns and was active in Altoona city government, serving on many boards including the Altoona Board of Adjustments. He was passionate of his involvement in his church to include 43 years with his church choir. Doug was a visionary and responsible, with the help of many volunteers, for the Korean Vietnam Memorial and the Veterans Memorial in Altoona. Doug’s passion and love for his wife, his children, and family was led by his examples in his daily life.
Doug is survived by his children, Lana (Randy) Young, Scott (Susan) Teuber, and Dean (Stacey) Teuber; beloved grandchildren, Courtney, Brittany and Rio; and a host of other loving relatives and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Norma in 2013; parents; infant son, Martin; two brothers; and four sisters.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Altoona Christian Church, 2890 1st Avenue S in Altoona followed by burial at the Altoona Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family who will use those funds to dedicate a bench at the Korean Vietnam Memorial in loving memory of Doug and Norma.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Susi Hoots
10/08/2015
Doug and Norma were very special individuals. Both contributed greatly to the community and gave of themselves generously. They will be sorely missed. Most sincere and deepest sympathy to the family.
Susi Hoots
Cheryl Boese
09/28/2015
To the family of Doug. I give you my thoughts and heartfelt prayers for the wonderful time you had with your dad and mom. They were special people. As LaReign said he sang at my wedding too. I will cherish that day in my heart. God bless you all at this time but remember God had him up in heaven singing his heart out. Cheryl Boese
Sam & LaReign Munsch
09/27/2015
Dear Lana, Scott & Dean & families:
Our heartfelt thoughts & prayers go out to all of you, at this time of loss of your wonderful Dad, he was one of my very DEAREST cousins, and he sang at our wedding 52 years ago in Huron, plus he sang at my sister Cheryl's wedding in 1969. Your Dad & our mother, Caryl Leighton were 1st cousins. And your Mom was the sweetest person too that I knew, May God be your strength during this time of loss.
Sam &LaReign Munsch
Bill and Carol Febuary
09/26/2015
Doug: You were my classmate, you built our first new home, You and Norma were Special Friends. You rented my Grandmother's Little Home on Lawn Ridge S. E.in Huron, South Dakota when the kids were little. You will always be a best and loving friend. We will sincerely miss you.
Pat Adams
09/24/2015
I knew Doug and Norma when I was secretary at the Altoona Christian Church. They were both such sweet people. Doug was always so easy to work with. He will certainly be missed in Altoona! Sorry for your loss.