Gerald Teiken Obit

JERRY TEIKEN passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 at Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City, at the age of 79. Gerald William Teiken was born Sept. 19, 1942, to William and Erma (Kasparek) Teiken on the family farm in Crow Wing County. Jerry attended school in Aitkin and graduated from the Aitkin High School. After high School he was in the Minnesota National Guard and attended Staples Trade School. Jerry specialized in technology development and new product development for 3M Maplewood. During Jerry’s 35 years of employment with 3M; he had a patent in telephone and medical equipment he developed. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pine City and a member of the Knights of Columbus. When Eric was young and in cub scouts, Jerry was a Cub Scout Master. When not working, Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. Many times you could find him volunteering at the Pine City Food Shelf or delivering Meals on Wheels. Jerry also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents William and Erma Teiken and brother-in-law Roger Best. Jerry is survived by his son Eric Teiken; grandson Ryan Teiken; great-grandsons Oliver Teiken, Odin Teiken; siblings Mary Jo Best of Brainerd, Shirley (Tom) Gravelle of Aitkin, Lorraine Mullen of Princeton; step-children Jeff (Sheryle) Colombo of New Richmond, John (Tami) Colombo of Stillwater; many step-grandchildren; ex-wife Karen Teiken of White Bear Lake; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Monsignor Aleksander Suchan will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial for Jerry: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A gathering of family and friends is planned for one hour prior to the Mass in the St. Anthony’s Commons area at the church. The interment will take place at a later date in St. Thomas Cemetery, Aitkin. Memorials in Jerry's memory may be directed to: Family Pathways Food Shelf~Pine City, 220 Seventh Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063 or Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 555 Eighth Street SW, Pine City, MN 55063 Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City, Swanson Chapel, www. FuneralAndCremation Service.com