Clara Lou Teeple

Clara Lou Teeple 89, of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at her daughter's residence in Loveland, Colorado. She was born on January 25, 1930 in Berne to Carl and Myrtle (Potts) Schug. She was married on November 25, 1948 to the love of her life, James E. Teeple.

She was a devoted Christian and charter member of the Grace Fellowship Church in Decatur. She was known for her hospitality. She had a heart for helping people and expressed that through giving to those in need and sharing her baked goods with many in the community. She retired from CTS in Berne after nearly 30 years of service.

She is survived by her husband of Monroe; son, James L. (Christina) Teeple of Monroe; four daughters, Anita (Richard) Schultz of Fort Wayne; Linda (Richard) Liechty; and Becky (Gary) Hirschy, both of Monroe; and Darla (Neal) Adler of Loveland, Colorado; brother, Leonard (Elaine) Schug of Fort Wayne; sister, Lois Christman of Decatur; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, David E. Teeple; and brother, Paul M. Schug.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 and one hour prior to the 11:00 a.m. funeral service on Monday, April 8 at Haggard, Sefton, Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Dan York. Burial will be at Ray Cemetery in Monroe.

Memorials may be made to the ministry of missionaries Ryan and Andrea Colson or Pathways Hospice of Fort Collins, Colorado.

Arrangements provided by Haggard-Sefton-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the guestbook, click on www.hshfuneralhome.com.