Lt. Col. Harland E. Teskey age 92, a resident of Monument, CO passed away on May 17, 2024. He was a 26-year veteran of the Air Force and had a second career in the Aerospace industry. Harland was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and friend of many people.
Harland was born on March 2, 1932, to the late Everett and Hulda (Koch) Teskey. He was a 1950 graduate of Blue Earth High School, Blue Earth, MN. He later graduated from Dunwoody Industrial Institute and the University of Alaska. After some time working in the civilian world, Harland entered Pilot training on 17 June 1954 and became a fighter Pilot and a 2nd Lt on 30 September 1955. During his first Fighter Squadron assignment he married his wife, Nancy Baker, on 9 February 1957, who remained his wife and best friend through 56 years of alerts, deployments, remote assignments, a year of flying with a Special Operations Wing in Vietnam and many official business trips during his second career. He and Nancy were blessed with two daughters, Robyn and Jill.
During his Air Force career, Harland received many Commendations, Awards and Medals as well as attending many specialized schools. He had a variety of different jobs from Squadron to Major Command level in His 26-year career but continued to fly until His retirement in 1980.
Harland’s second career began the day after his AF retirement. He worked for three different Aerospace companies, finally staying with TRW Space and Defense Sector. Again, holding a variety of positions including Program Manager. His second retirement was in 1993.
Harland was active in his church as a member of the Handbell and Vocal choir of Immanuel Lutheran Church and served as Congregational President, 1st Vice President, Elder, Member at large and President and Vice President of Immanuel School Foundation. A man of faith, Harland enjoyed his family, singing, handbells, hunting with his son-in-law, and travel with his wife.
He is survived by His daughters, Robyn (husband Jerome) Montano, their son Josh who preceded him in death, and Jill Roudebush (husband Dr. David) who also preceded him in death.
He is also survived by three nephews, Kelly Goswick, Jeffrey Teskey and Joel Teskey, and many friends.
Memorial Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on May 29th at 10:00 a.m. A private inurnment will be held at Shrine of Remembrance, Old Glory Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or an organization of your choice.