Robert Daniel Teahon

Robert Teahon, 87, of Anselmo, Nebraska, died Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, Nebraska. Robert was born November 14, 1922, to John and Mary “Mae” (Juel) Teahon, at the home of Chris and Mary Fagan Juel, in Union Valley west of Broken Bow. He attended grade school (K-8) at District #58 in Ortello Valley. Robert graduated from Anselmo High School with the class of 1940. He then farmed with his father, John, until his enlistment in the Navy. During WWII, Robert was a Navy Seaman 1st Class Gunner on S.S. Fredrick H. Baetjer, a Merchant Marine ship hauling supplies to France and England. At the conclusion of the war, Robert was drafted for shore patrol duty in Leltarve, France. He later transferred to the navy fleet, as Yeoman 3rd class; stationed at the US Air Base in Guam. Robert’s friend and classmate, Virgil Condron, introduced Robert to his sister Jessie Condron, upon returning home from WW II. Robert and Jessie were married at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo on December 29, 1949. They moved to Eureka Valley in 1950, purchasing land from his parents. Robert and Jessie had six children; John, Peggy, Deanne, Mary, Mike and Tracey. Robert’s interests and hobbies included history, shooting pool, reading, horses, and hunting pheasants. He enjoyed his family and his friendship with Keith and Kenneth Biggerstaff. Robert is survived by two sons: John (Sonia) Teahon of Gering, Nebraska Mike (Kelli) Teahon of Gothenburg, Nebraska Three daughters: Peggy (Mel) Anderson of Merna, Nebraska Deanne Halstead of Merna, Nebraska Tracey Teahon of Anselmo, Nebraska One sister: Arlene Edwards of Rialto, California One cousin: Jim (Ruth) Fagan of Anselmo, Nebraska Twelve grandchildren: Dan (Shannon) Teahon of Ashland, NE; Derrick Anderson of Broken Bow, NE; Leanne (Adam) Wahl of Ashland, NE; Melissa (Tom) Kirkpatrick of Scottsbluff, NE: Shawna (Kyle) Stringham of Kearney, NE; Anthony (Samantha) Halstead of Pleasanton, NE; Dustin Teahon of Scottsbluff, NE; Heather Teahon of Kearney, NE; Casey Halstead of Merna, NE; Joel, Heidi & Jaci Teahon or Gothenburg, NE Nine great-grandchildren: Paige, Jacob & Ayva Teahon of Ashland, NE; Keena & Kodee Wahl of Ashland, NE; Jaydin & Colin Kirkpatrick of Scottsbluff, NE; and Breven & Cayden Anderson of Broken Bow, NE. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie; infant daughter, Mary; sisters, Marjie Brown, Monica Teahon, Lucille Johnson & Betty Ann Stott; a granddaughter, Johanna Teahon, one grandson, Jesse Horjs and one great-granddaughter, Morgan Teahon. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 11, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, Nebraska with Reverend Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the St. Anselm’s Catholic Cemetery at Anselmo. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 10, 2010, from 3-5 p.m. at the Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway, Nebraska. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Callaway District Hospital Foundation or the Family. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.