Obituary

On December 21, 2024 Conrad Teske passed away with his loving wife by his side, in a room filled with friends, family and love.

Conrad is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Robyn, son-in-law Brenin, and his three cherished grandsons, Jackson, Sullivan and Sebastian Newberry. Conrad is also remembered by many cousins, his close family by marriage, who were like siblings to him, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Eileen Teske, his in-laws Peter and Gunda Esch, brothers-in-law Jim and Peter Esch, and baby daughter Kelli Faith Teske.

Conrad was blessed to have his passion in aviation become his life-long career. His adventurous spirit took him flying as a bush pilot, on floats and skis, all over Northern Canada, and even visiting the family’s cabin at Lac Des Isles, Saskatchewan. He went on to have a successful career with United Parcel Service as a Captain of 747s and other jumbo jets, which he flew all around the world.

Conrad’s greatest joy was spending time with his beloved family, whether it was going to movies, eating in restaurants or mercilessly spoiling them with his grand shopping sprees. He was truly the host with the most, opening up his home to company, with delicious meals and merriment.  He also deeply loved staying connected with his friends and family, both near and afar, with his exuberant phone calls.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Bellingham, WA, on May 10th, 2025, at the Bellingham Yacht Club, located at 2625 S. Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The AIROW Project, an organization that has supported Conrad’s youngest grandson in enjoying all of the recreational activities he, too, loved during his adventurous life.  www.airowproject.com

Conrad’s funeral was held on Friday, January 17th, 2025, at Evergreen Cemetery, 16102 Fort Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5Y 6A2.  An open viewing period will begin at 1pm, the services will be at 2pm, with a reception to follow.