Richard A. Teskoski

MADISON/RACINE–Richard A. "Dick" Teskoski, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb, 25, 2017, at Oakwood Covenant Oaks. He was born on April 18, 1926, in Racine, the son of, Michael and Clara Teskoski. Dick had a lifelong passion for ballet. As a young man he travelled with a dance company and owned his own dance studio in Racine. He was president of Theater Bus, Inc. for many years. Dick served in the U.S. Army in Korea and Japan during the Korean Conflict. He earned the Bronze Star for Meritorious Duty. Dick had a life-long love for learning. He held advance degrees from Marquette University in English, Math, Psychology and Business Administration. For more than 20 years Dick shared his gifts with the students at Edgewood High School as an English teacher and guidance counselor. After he left teaching, he was employed with the State of Wisconsin-Department of Employee Trust Funds for an additional 20 years. Dick loved cats and had many feline companions through the years. He leaves behind many heartbroken friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Doloris; and his beloved cats. A funeral service will be held at THE CHAPEL AT OAKWOOD VILLAGE WEST, 6165 Mineral Point Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Visitation will be held at the Chapel from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be gifted in Richard's name to Good Shepherd Catholic Parish or Theater Bus Inc. A special thank you to the caregivers at Oakwood Covenant Oaks for their compassionate and dedicated care over the past several months. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Road (608)442-5002