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Ronald Ernest Teske, 79, a resident of Edgewater, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 21, 2025.

Born September 15, 1945, in Camden, NJ, to the late Ernest and Ruth Teske, Ronald served in the United States Navy as an Electrician’s Mate aboard the SSBN 627 James Madison before being selected for the commissioning crew of the SSN 668 Spadefish. After his time in the Navy, he worked and traveled for SES World Skies in various positions, most notably as the Global Satellite Communications Manager. In his free time Ronald enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, and reading. Additionally, Ronald was a long-time member of Cornerstone Baptist Church and served the church in multiple capacities.

He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine Teske; three children, Daniel and Destiny Teske and Tara Bennet; four siblings, Art, Gerald, and Wayne Teske and Carol Jones; eleven grandchildren, Ronald, Conor, Luke, Madeleine, Sarah, and Juliet Teske, William, Molly, and Jack Bennet, and Remy and Rosalie Plascencia; and one great-grandchild, Stephen Teske.

Ronald accepted Jesus as His Savior and has joined his parents, an unborn child, and beloved son, Stephen Teske in heaven. 

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Ronald's life at the Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD, on Monday, March 10, from 11 am until his funeral service begins at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville, 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, MD 21032. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting the Memories link on this page.

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