Frank Allen Tegge

Frank TeggeAge 78, passed away December 24, 2020.  He was born October 29, 1942, in Dearborn, to Frank and Marjorie Tegge, who preceded him in death.  In 1964, Frank graduated from Albion College.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  After the military, he began a lifelong career in Finance, eventually retiring from Wells Fargo.  His memberships include:  Rotary Club of Lansing (where he had served as president), Commanders Club of Michigan (serving as Commander and Chief), MSU University Club, Lansing Country Club, Boy Scouts of America, as well as numerous other organizations.  Frank loved to spend time at his lake house and on his boat.  He enjoyed reading, particularly fiction and historical books.  Frank was also an avid hunter and world traveler.

Frank was a proud father and grandfather.  He is survived by:  his wife, Avril; son, Kurt (April) Tegge; step-children, Kimberly Oaks and Ryan Philo; grandchildren, Jack and Joshua Tegge, Mason and Nolan Oaks, Ryne and Ylang Philo; his sister, Pamela (James) Harrington; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be private. You can watch a live stream of the service by following this link. Frank Allen Tegge Service Interment will take place at Northview Cemetery in Dearborn.  A public memorial service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Frank Tegge.

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Diane Richards
December 28, 2020 at 8:31 am

Dear Avril, Kurt, and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was a very special man and I know you have many wonderful memories to cherish. Please accept my deepest condolences.

With sincere and heartfelt sympathy,
Diane Richards

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J. L. Smith
December 28, 2020 at 11:04 am

Dear Tegge Family:
So very sorry for your loss. Knew Frank from the Commanders Club and am keeping you in prayer during this difficult time. May the ache of suffering be lessened and happy memories of love and light prevail with divine comfort and grace.
Blessings, CDR J. L. Smith +

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CDR Jack Kramer
December 28, 2020 at 11:07 am

As a fellow Member in the Commander’s Club ,I wish to express my condolences, I will miss Frank.

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Kelly Rossman-McKinney
December 28, 2020 at 8:13 pm

To the Tegge Family – I am so very sorry to learn of Frank’s passing. He was a guiding force and steady hand for me when I joined the Lansing Rotary Club more than 30 years ago – one of the first women to become a member. Frank’s dry wit was a godsend and I am so grateful I had a chance to know him. Thank you for sharing him with us. I pray you find peace in the many amazing memories you have.

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Patricia Willard
December 29, 2020 at 11:02 am

Dear Tegge Family,
We knew Frank from church. He was kind and friendly to all. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Pat and Steve Willard
Charlotte

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Ron Granger
December 29, 2020 at 12:23 pm

Dear Tegge loved ones:
My heart goes out to you. Enjoyed for many years the wisdom & wit of Frank.
Ron Granger

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Diane Helferich
December 29, 2020 at 1:59 pm

I am deeply saddened at the loss of Frank and my prayers go to Kurt and family and Pam and Jim may you only remember the wonderful times at the Lake where I so remember his reference as his Happy Place!! And Laughing Place!

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Bob Hewitt
December 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm

Avril, Kurt & Family,
We were extremely saddened to hear of Frank’s passing having just chatted about a month ago. Go way back with Frank, knowing him for almost 50 years. We shared lots of good stories, laughs and trips, the best being our one time white water rafting adventure. Our thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

Bob & Carol Hewitt

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Lynn Allen
January 10, 2021 at 1:39 pm

Dear Pam , Jim and family,
So sorry for your loss. Allen was quite a guy always a smile.
Lynn and Ginny.

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Ruth Ann Tegge Groesbeck
March 22, 2021 at 5:53 pm

I cherish the evening we all spent together when Aunt Marjorie was still alive, and Allen had so much genealogy information about the Tegge family. We weren’t close cousins but I still admired him greatly.

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