Dana Andrew Teel

Dana Andrew Teel, son of the late Bobby Eugene Teel and Alice Anne (Bretz) Teel, was born January 6, 1957, in Great Lakes, Illinois. In 1975, Dana entered the United States Navy and served his country faithfully until his retirement in 1998. He had attained the rank of ET1 and earned several awards and commendations; some of which include Navy Achievement Medal, Navy “E” Ribbon, Fourth Good Conduct Award; National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3). Dana was united in marriage to Vicki Renae Bonnichsen on September 21, 1984, in Olds, Iowa. They shared over 40 years of marriage together and many wonderful memories. Dana loved his family dearly and took great pride in providing for them. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading sci-fiction, gardening, traveling and spending time with his family. Dana passed Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in his home in St. Robert, Missouri having attained the age of 67 years. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Dana leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Vicki R. Teel of the home; two children: Debra Edwards of St. Robert, MO and Daniel Bonnichsen (Misty) of Burlington, IA; two grandchildren: Michele Edwards and Aries Bonnichsen; one brother: Dennis Teel (Jan) of Wapello, IA; one sister: Debra Garcia (Israel) of Burlington, IA; one niece: Jennifer Luna of Manchester, IA; other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Dana was preceded in death by his brother: Steven Teel. Even though he is gone from our sight, Dana’s commitment to family and country will live on in our hearts forever. Graveside services with military honors was held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2024 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri with Chaplain (MAJ) Michael Rumschik officiating. Military honors were provided by the United States Navy. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dana Teel and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Dana Andrew Teel

January 6, 1957 - November 19, 2024