Donald Edward Teller Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

DONALD EDWARD TELLER, SR. - Born on October 15, 1937 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Alice Kirk Teller and William Augustus Teller, Donald passed away on September 27, 2020, after a long illness. Donald was married to Mary Ann Johnson in Taylorsville, Mississippi on May 7, 1961. He and Mary Ann shared 44 years of marriage until her death in 2005. A beloved brother, father and grandfather, Donald is survived by his sons: Donald E. Teller, Jr. (Anna) of Euless and Brett W. Teller (Cindy) of Wylie and five grandchildren: Matthew A. Teller (Abigayle), Donald “Trey” E. Teller, III, Carl A. Teller, Heather Teller and Nick Teller. He is also survived by his brother William Kirk Teller (Cathy) of Sterling, Kansas and brother-in-law, John Dee Johnson (Mary Corinne) of The Woodlands. Donald grew-up in Bloomfield, New Jersey and graduated from Bloomfield Senior High School in 1955. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University in 1959. He was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity at Duke. Donald was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy after graduation. His initial post was as a member of VAW-12 Squadron, nicknamed the “Bats”. He was with the “Bats” during their Mediterranean Cruise of 1961. Donald retired from the Navy Reserve as a Commander in 1997. Donald began his career as a JCPenney manager in 1963 and relocated to Dallas as a Penney’s employee in 1970. He worked at JCPenney headquarters in Plano from its opening in September of 1987 until his retirement in 1998. Donald was a life member of the JCPenney HCSC Club for retired managers. Donald was an avid Duke basketball fan who loved to travel and listen to many styles of music, including classic, big band, Broadway and pop. He will be greatly missed by his family. Donald will be buried in a private ceremony at Restland Cemetery in Dallas. Donations in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society. To view and sign the guest book please go to restlandfuneralhome.com. To view Live Stream click on link http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/37929

Donald Edward Teller Sr.

October 15, 1937 - September 27, 2020

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Donald Edward Teller Sr.

October 15, 1937 - September 27, 2020

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