Norman B. Teaford

NORMAN B. TEAFORD, 64, of Cecil, WI passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008. Norman was born on August 25, 1944, to the late Gale and Madonna (Baker) Teaford at Columbus, Ohio. He grew up on a farm in Palestine, Ohio. Norman attended Ohio State University, graduating in 1967 with a BCE and then attended Xavier University graduating in 1973 with a MBA. He was a registered Professional Engineer in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He began working for Columbia Gas of Ohio and Pennsylvania in August, 1967, as an Industrial Engineer and Area Manager. On April 1, 1969, Norman married Jo Ann Bertler in Chillicothe, Ohio. He retired from Columbia Gas in June, 2000. Norman was a member of the Fort Black Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio, a member of Alladin Shrine, Columbus, Ohio. He was a member of the Greenville, OH Church of the Brethren. A lifetime member of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. Norman enjoyed golf, Ohio State Football, fishing, reading and crossword puzzles. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jo Ann Bertler Teaford of Cecil; a son, Timothy Teaford, Pierre, S.D.; a daughter, Tamara (Gregory) Williams, Philadelphia, PA; a sister, Constance (Bill) Wilt, Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gale and Madonna and a sister, Sonya. Funeral services will be held at Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville, OH on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services. Interment will be at the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, OH