Harley L. Teel, 88, of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family members on Sunday, Oct 6th. Harley was born on June 8, 1925 in Franklin County, IL. He served in the Army Air corps during WW II and married his sweetheart Reba Friend on November 1, 1947. Harley graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for USI Chemicals as a Plant Manager in Tuscola, IL, Antwerp, Belgium, Alhambra, Ca. and in the present day Lyondell-Basell Chemical plant in Pasadena, TX. These accomplishments instilled pride and a great challenge for each of his children. Harley loved God, family, and country. He was an active member of the Christian Church wherever he lived, having served in several leadership roles. He was instrumental in building a new church facility in IL, working with missionaries in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and helped establish the Bay Area Christian Church in Clear Lake, TX. Harley's philanthropic endeavors set up scholarships for deserving students at Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL, and Emmanuel School of Religion, TN. Harley was preceded in death by his parents Leslie and Elenora Teel. Harley is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Reba Teel, brother Ward Teel sister Edna Neal, and his children; Maureen & Michael Spisok, Mark & Jeanie Teel, Steven Teel, Deanna Teel & Jim Dokuyucu, Connie & Richard Oleson, William & Linda Teel and David Teel. Harley also has thirteen grandchildren, Les Teel, Cheryl Edwards, Jennifer Ewing, Eric Teel, Deniz Dokuyucu, Kenon Dokuyucu, Lindsay Oleson, Beth Oleson, Christine Recendez, Karen Teel, Suzi Teel, Madison and Brady Teel. His love, wisdom and generosity will be missed greatly by all. Visitation will be Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5PM to 7PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be Friday, October 11, 2013 at 3PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home. Interment will follow with Honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hisportic Christian Mission at www.hcm.org.
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