Gary L. Teske, 70, of Scranton, ND, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger.

Funeral Services for Gary will be on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Pierce Congregational Church, rural Scranton.  Pastor Mary Wiggins will officiate with burial to follow in the Pierce Congregational Church Cemetery.  Visitation for Gary will be on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 12-9 at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel.

Gary was born in Dickinson, ND, on January 30, 1953, the son of Gordon and Helen (Jones) Teske.  Gary was the second born of five kids.  Gary attended the Woodbury School until transferring to Scranton Public School where he graduated from in 1971.  Gary then attended NDSSS for refrigeration, heating and cooling.  While in college, Gary met Janiene Woodley in 1973.  Gary and Janiene were united in marriage in 1976.  Gary owned and operated Teske Air Conditioning for most of his life.  His hobbies included; drag racing, all things cars, darts, bowling, singing and he was a motorcycle enthusiast.  One of his biggest passions was the Bottoms Up Run.  He lived his best life there.  He was involved with the local Jaycees, Abate and was a past churches officiate.  He also served on the Cedar Township Board.  On his downtime, Gary could be found watching old westerns, the hallmark channel or creating his own puzzles.  Gary was always down for a good time and he made sure to never miss coffee at 9am with his buddies.

He is survived by his wife Janiene of 46 years, 3 children, Bryan (Carrie) Teske, Jason (Sarah) Teske and Kelsey (Cody) Wetzstein and his two grandchildren, Logan and Kaia Teske, siblings, Georgia (Jim) Lundquist, Bonnie (Zane) Anderson, Mike (Carla) Teske, sister-in-law, Marlene Teske, in-laws, Ken and Verna Woodley, Monty (Carrie) Woodley, Randy (Susan) Woodley and Lane (Joan) Woodley and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Helen Teske, step mother Edith Teske and brother, Tom Teske.