John Tekula

John J. Tekula was born September 6, 1942 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the son of John Martin Tekula and Rosemary (Hrasna) Tekula. He entered the United States Army on October 26, 1959 and served in Germany. Following his honorable discharge on October 16, 1962, he worked for GAF and IFF in Middletown, NJ and moved to Florida in 1975 where John worked for UPS. He loved driving and being out on the road no matter the weather. In 1988 he moved to Minnesota to start a new life. John worked at MBW in New Ulm taking care of disabled kids and adults. He became disabled shortly thereafter and spent his time with family and friends. John enjoyed listening to old time, rock n roll, and country music, reading, fishing, and making people laugh. He is survived by his children - Deana Tekula of Hudson, FL, John Tekula of Loganville, GA, and Rose Tekula of Springfield, MN; a grandson - John Tekula; a brother Dennis Tekula and a sister Judy (Tekula) Jacob. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother Robert Tekula and a sister Rosemarie Tekula. John loved to spend quality time with all of his children. He was a devoted loving father and husband. He will be missed by all.