Paul Tesch's Obituary
Paul G. Tesch, 79, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 surrounded by his children.
Paul was born on April 30, 1943 in Ogden, Utah to Willford and Elizabeth Tesch. He was blessed to have 3 brothers and 4 sisters while growing up in Riverdale, Utah. Being a twin, he shared a special bond with his twin sister, Pauline.
Paul attended Weber High School, graduating in 1961. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Little Rock, Arkansas. He married Darla Frazier on October 3, 1970 and later divorced. Together they had 3 children, two daughters and one son. He was a loving father and never spoke ill of others. He taught his children to be a hard worker and lead by example. He worked at Continental Bakery for 32 years, retiring in 2005.
Paul enjoyed family camping trips, spending summer days at Pine View Dam, Lagoon and water parks. He loved animals and had many pets that ranged from dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs. He had a love for cars and often splurged on a new car. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a jokester and loved to make them laugh. He is known as “Silly Gramps” to all his grandchildren.
Paul is survived by his 3 children; Natalie Easley (Aaron), Shawn Tesch (Bridget) and Tammy Sizemore (Michael); his siblings; Pauline Strebel (Rick), Garth Tesch (Trudy), Linda Webber (Tom), Robert Tesch (Elaine), Richard Tesch (Mickie) and Jolene Lunt (Evan). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; Brenden, Brody, Tyson, Felicitee, Madison, Ashlynd, Kelsiee, Connor, Kamri, Brooklin, Taitley, Darbe, Tyler, Tryston and Thaxton; one great grandchild, Kasen.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Susan Strebel.
Special thanks to all the aides, CNA’s and staff at The Lodge, Bristol Hospice and his amazing social worker.
A viewing will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints chapel at 1056 West 4400 South, Riverdale, UT 84405 with the funeral to follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 South Washington Blvd.
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