1954
Robert
2021
Robert Teets
November 26, 1954 — December 17, 2021
Robert "Bob" Eugene Teets Jr., 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Cartersville, GA surrounded by his five children. He was born on November 26, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Robert Eugene and Marcella Ardine (nee Page) Teets Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant brother Mansfield Lee Teets, grandparents Robert J. (Rose J. Holmes) Teets of Wyoming, IL, Darl W. (Jessie Hope) Page of Elmwood, IL, his six uncles, three aunts, and three cousins.
He is survived by his five children Robert (Brittany) Teets III, William (Kelsey) Teets, Danyell (William) Ballou, Kaytlyn (Anthony) Armstrong, and Rebecca (James) Taylor; their mother Melonie (nee Broadway) Wargo; his nine grandchildren and one on the way, Kaytlyn, Hannah, John Jr, Maxwell, Joselyn, Finley, James "JJ" Jr., Raygan, Robert IV, and Baby Willow due in April 2022; his sisters Patricia (Mike) Hayes and Susan Rockwell, nephew Christopher (Monica) Hayes and niece Carolyn Rockwell; two aunts, Mary (Rollen-d'd) Page and Ferol (David-d'd) Page, cousins and their families; along with his first wife Barbara Rhodifer, and many other beloved family members and friends.
Bob graduated, in just three years, from Naperville Central High School. He then, at the age of 18, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served four years active duty and two years as an inactive reservist. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Science, while there, Bob was the president of the Young Republicans Club and had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with former President George H. W. Bush. Bob went on to earn his MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Later in his life, Bob was proud to be a part of the National Veterans Golden Age Games, where he participated and metaled in sporting events like swimming, air pistol, air rifle, bocce ball, and more. Bob enjoyed many hobbies including tinkering on his airplane and cars, camping, hunting and fishing, and he could fix just about anything. Above all else, Bob loved being a father and grandfather!
Bob will be remembered throughout the halls of the Atlanta VA Medical Center, where he tirelessly volunteered as a devoted advocate and mentor for his fellow veterans and their families. For nearly two decades he fought alongside them to ensure they receive the care and benefits they deserve. Bob's loyalty and commitment to all veterans kept with the highest traditions of both civilian and military service. His dedication will serve as a guidepost to all those who serve our nation's veterans. Due to his selfless work for veterans, a memorial garden is being planned in his honor.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 5th 2022 from 12pm to 4pm at The Governors Gun Club, 1005 Cobb Place Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Flowers are welcome; should friends desire, contributions may be sent to [email protected] via Paypal or Venmo in support of a college fund he established for his grandchildren.
Bob's wishes were to be cremated and interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia which will be his final resting place.
~Semper Fidelis~
He is survived by his five children Robert (Brittany) Teets III, William (Kelsey) Teets, Danyell (William) Ballou, Kaytlyn (Anthony) Armstrong, and Rebecca (James) Taylor; their mother Melonie (nee Broadway) Wargo; his nine grandchildren and one on the way, Kaytlyn, Hannah, John Jr, Maxwell, Joselyn, Finley, James "JJ" Jr., Raygan, Robert IV, and Baby Willow due in April 2022; his sisters Patricia (Mike) Hayes and Susan Rockwell, nephew Christopher (Monica) Hayes and niece Carolyn Rockwell; two aunts, Mary (Rollen-d'd) Page and Ferol (David-d'd) Page, cousins and their families; along with his first wife Barbara Rhodifer, and many other beloved family members and friends.
Bob graduated, in just three years, from Naperville Central High School. He then, at the age of 18, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served four years active duty and two years as an inactive reservist. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelors in Science, while there, Bob was the president of the Young Republicans Club and had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with former President George H. W. Bush. Bob went on to earn his MBA from the University of Notre Dame. Later in his life, Bob was proud to be a part of the National Veterans Golden Age Games, where he participated and metaled in sporting events like swimming, air pistol, air rifle, bocce ball, and more. Bob enjoyed many hobbies including tinkering on his airplane and cars, camping, hunting and fishing, and he could fix just about anything. Above all else, Bob loved being a father and grandfather!
Bob will be remembered throughout the halls of the Atlanta VA Medical Center, where he tirelessly volunteered as a devoted advocate and mentor for his fellow veterans and their families. For nearly two decades he fought alongside them to ensure they receive the care and benefits they deserve. Bob's loyalty and commitment to all veterans kept with the highest traditions of both civilian and military service. His dedication will serve as a guidepost to all those who serve our nation's veterans. Due to his selfless work for veterans, a memorial garden is being planned in his honor.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 5th 2022 from 12pm to 4pm at The Governors Gun Club, 1005 Cobb Place Blvd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Flowers are welcome; should friends desire, contributions may be sent to [email protected] via Paypal or Venmo in support of a college fund he established for his grandchildren.
Bob's wishes were to be cremated and interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia which will be his final resting place.
~Semper Fidelis~
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