Richard Teegardin

Richard D. Teegardin, 91, of Hastings, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Thornapple Manor. He was born October 23, 1916 in Angola, IN to Leslie and Mildred (Hart) Teegardin.

Richard served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a machinist with Clark Equipment Company, retiring in 1970 after 34 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Clark Retirees Association. His hobbies included gardening, tinkering in his workshop, working with his Lionel trains, and barbequing for family and friends. He and his wife Francis were avid card players and took many trips to California to visit his grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Francis (Steadman) Teegardin; a son, James L. Teegardin; brothers, Burl, Dean, Russell, twins Max and Rex; sister, Troas Almond; and a stepdaughter, Joanne Bronk. He is survived by a son, Gary (Beverly) Teegardin of Hastings; stepchildren, Dorothy Maclaren, Helen Hammond, and Daniel (Julie) Holtom; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2008 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with the Rev. James A. Carey, of Custer Chapel, officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings.