Aberdeen: James Harold Teusink Jr. passed away Oct. 16, 2012, at his home in Aberdeen.
He was born Feb. 1, 1947, in Yankton to James Harold and Eveline Teusink.
He is survived by his wife Patricia, of Aberdeen; daughters: Annette (Darold) Bledsoe of Oral, Michelle (Joe) Youngblood of Box Elder; son, Jason Teusink of Pear Blossom, Calif.; stepdaughter, Patricia Walberg of Grand Forks, N.D.; stepson, David Black Cloud of Fargo, N.D.; brother, Donald (Sandee) Teusink of Yankton; sister, Cheryl (Brad) Rufer of Chandler, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren; and trusty companion, Zoomer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harold and Eveline Teusink.
A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at the Wentz and Ray Hospitality Room, Yankton, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. A second gathering, which will be open to the public, will be held in Aberdeen at the Alano Club (Yellow House) at 519 S. Arch St., on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012, at 5 p.m.
Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen.
carlsenfh.com