Albert J. Tellier
Age 90, passed away July 7, 2019. He was born in Marquette, Michigan, on June 18, 1929, the son of Albert J. and Pearl L. (Vadnais) Tellier. He was member of Cristo Rey Parish; served in the U. S. Army and was a member of Morley S. Oates Post #701 V.F.W. He was retired as a Claims Representative for Amerisure. He found enjoyment in retirement at Wolf Lake, art and music and sharing it with others.
Surviving are his wife, Sally; 2 daughters, Michelle and Penny Tellier; grandchildren, Derrick (Julie) Zenker and Nichole (Chad) Funnell; great-grandson, Dylan J. Zenker; brother, Gary (Janet) Tellier; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Joyce L. Newton and Lorraine Perry.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 201 W. Miller Rd., Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Church 1 hour prior to the Mass.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Sparrow Hospital, and Hospice House of Mid-Michigan for the wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cristo Rey or to Hospice House, c/o Sparrow Foundation, 1215 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48912.
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Linda Burnham
July 8, 2019 at 4:11 pmAl, was a great fun interesting neighbor. Sure will miss him.
Laurie Sell
July 9, 2019 at 4:24 pmI never met Al, but know his daughter Penny. Penny is one of most loving and thoughtful people I have ever met. I know she loved and respected her dad more than anything. I pray for the family to hold his memory close and know he knew he was loved.
Kim
July 9, 2019 at 7:03 pmAl I will miss you when I come over to my parents house!! You fought a good fight and made it to your 90 birthday that is a hug accomplishment!! We will all take good care of sally!!! RIH!!!!!
Isabel Montemayor
July 9, 2019 at 8:47 pmAl was such a sweet man. He will be missed. So sorry for your loss Sally. Love the Montemayor family
Denise Lucas
July 9, 2019 at 9:57 pmAl was a great neighbor. He will be missed. Prayers and hugs for the family
Jonathon Goodrich
July 9, 2019 at 11:08 pmPenny, so sorry for your loss.
Launita
July 10, 2019 at 2:48 pmNobody could please the Ukalele and sing so tenderly as Al. I will always cherish the friendship we had, as well, his handsome smile.
Holding you close in my thoughts and hoping you are doing ok.
Launita
Randy and Maria Medina
July 11, 2019 at 5:47 pmA dear friend and neighbor will surely be missed. Prayers for comfort for the family.
Lonnie and Cheryl Smrkovski
July 15, 2019 at 11:56 amSally, Michelle, Penny and entire Tellier Family. Cheryl and I extend our condolences and sympathy. All are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we are unable to attend the funeral due to out of state travel. Love you all.
Pam Heinig
July 15, 2019 at 1:01 pmPenny is a remarkable daughter and I’m sure Al was a big part of the reasons why.Sorry for the loss of a sweet soul!
Jim Corlett
August 7, 2019 at 4:39 pmMy parents enjoyed Al and Sally as good friends. The Corlett family is sending our best to all of Al’s family.