Daniel Teifke Obituary

     Daniel B. Teifke, 74, a resident of Scriba, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at his home. His family was by his side.

     Dan was born in Oswego, the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Schneider) Teifke. He was a life resident.

     Dan proudly served his country as a member of the Army National Guard in the 1970s.

     Prior to his retirement, he was employed, for 25 years, as a firefighter with B Group of the Oswego Fire Department. He was the former owner, with his friend Jack Haynes, of the Residential Builders Construction Co. in Oswego.

     Dan was well known for his fine woodworking skills. He enjoyed life and many of its activities, including boating, 4-wheeling, and his tractors. He also loved NASCAR and horses.

     His family was the most important thing in his life, and he loved being with his children and grandchildren.

     He is survived by three daughters, Jackie (Keith) Franklin of Scriba, Danielle (Kenneth) Bardin of Ashburn, VA, and Jeanette (Bryan) Stanard of Fulton; his wife, Jacqueline (David Price) Teifke of Watertown; his brother, Richard Teifke of Mexico, NY; ten grandchildren, Andrew, Kenneth, Nicole, Kristopher, Kyle, Ethan, Jessica, Iz, Katie, and Bryana; two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Jackson; and his close friend Eric Beshures, who was like a son to him.

     Dan was predeceased by his son, Brian Teifke; two brothers, Donald Teifke and Walter Teifke; and his longtime companion, Donna Buskey.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 Tuesday, October 22nd. at St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, 103 West 7th Street in Oswego.

     Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

     Calling hours will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 on Monday, October 21st, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.

     Dan loved to wear flannel shirts, jeans, ball caps, and Crocs. If anyone feels comfortable wearing any of these (optional) items to the calling hours, his family would be honored.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org; or to the Lustgarten Foundation, to benefit pancreatic cancer research, at www.lustgarten.org.