Joshua D. (JD) Teske, age 28, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday afternoon, July 27, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on May 7, 1990 in Clintonville, son of Pamela (Robert) Fenn and Todd Teske. JD was a graduate of Fox Valley Lutheran High School with the class of 2008. He attended UW Oshkosh and received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice in 2012. On August 6, 2016, JD married Miranda Wetak in Mishicot. JD was employed at Parker Hannifin in Manitowoc. He enjoyed hunting, collecting and playing video games. JD also liked to go to rummage sales and auctions.
Survivors include his wife: Miranda Teske, Manitowoc; parents: Pamela (Robert) Fenn and Todd Teske, all of Clintonville; two brothers: Nathan Teske and Aaron Teske, also of Clintonville; one sister: Kayla Teske and her boyfriend Devin Mayer, Richfield; maternal grandmother: Bette Clubb, Clintonville; father-in-law: Bryan (Gudrun) Wetak, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law: Joseph Wetak and Douglas Wetak, both of Manitowoc; and a niece and nephew: Evelyn and Rhett. He is also survived by his cats: Boo, Ice and Kew Kew.
JD's final wish was for his body to be donated for research. Cremation will take place following research. A Life Celebration Social will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Aurora at Home Hospice, JD's nurse, Kayla K. and all of their staff, the Aurora Vince Lombardi Cancer Center staff, Dr. Yetter and his staff for all of their love, care and compassion during Josh's illness.