Jonathan D. Tekulve
January 28, 1963 ~ September 14, 2023
Jonathan D. Tekulve, 60, of Columbus, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 28, 1963, the son of Gerald “Bud” and Nancy (Cox) Tekulve. He married the love of his life, Judy Sharp on August 14, 1981.
Jon was a member and Past Master of St. John’s Masonic Lodge # 20 F & A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Shrine and the Bartholomew County Shrine Club and was active as a DeMolay Dad. Jon loved his family and his life revolved around them. Jon enjoyed working on cars. He was an instructor in the Apprentice Program for 18 years with the IBEW Local 481.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Ron Bridgewater officiating. Following the service, he will be carried by horse drawn hearse to his final resting place in Garland Brook Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 pm at the funeral home where Masonic Memorial Rites will be performed at 7:30 p.m. by the St. John’s Masonic Lodge. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Jon is survived by his wife, Judy; his mother Nancy Tekulve; sons, Bobby (Jennifer) Tekulve and Jason (Laura Plessinger) Tekulve; sister, Sue Ramsey; brothers, Ed (Linda) Tekulve, Buddy (Regina) Tekulve and Dan (Rhonda) Tekulve; mother-in-law, Linda Sharp; grandchildren, Bryce, Devon, Brielle and Isabella Tekulve, Clayton Day and Jamall Starks and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Jon was preceded in death by his father, Bud Tekulve.
You are invited to view his video tribute, light a virtual candle of remembrance and send a message of condolence to the Tekulve family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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Very sorry to hear of this. John was a great instructor; made learning complex ideas fun. Always went the extra mile.
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John is a great instructor and good friend. I was a lucky apprentice to go fishing with him and Stan and few other instructors and see a carefree JOHN. We all are going to miss you buddy.
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Our deepest sympathy for the loss of John.
Steve & Diana Schmalz
We had a lot of good and bad times. Jon was always helping others in more ways than one. He will be 😞 missed and loved by all.
His pain is gone now and in a better place. The you Jon
Your big brother 😞😞😞😞
My deepest condolences to you all. Judy, Buddy and Regina you and the rest of the family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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When you first came onto our unit, I wasn’t lucky enough to be one of the nurses taking care of you. I kept hearing all of these wonderful things about you and how funny you were. Fast forward to another stay on our unit. When I clocked in for my weekend shift, I didn’t realize I was in for the treat of taking care of you ;). Even though you weren’t feeling the greatest, you still managed to rattle off your dad jokes and tell me funny stories of your family. We spent a couple more days bantering back and forth and I was able to meet a great number of your beautiful family. You all made me feel like I was part of the family too! Jon, it was a pleasure being your nurse and getting to know you and your wonderful family and I am so glad you were able to be surrounded by all your loved ones before you were called home. You will be incredibly missed down here.
I remember Jon as a child when we would visit family in Columbus, judy and Jon were always together as the cutest couple. He was such a nice person . Our Dad and Jon were both Masons from the St. John’s Lodge. My prayers and sympathies to Judy, Bobby and Family. May he Rest in Peace.
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My deepest condolences to you all. Judy – you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Cleveland
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My deepest condolences…John will always be remembered with a smile on his face. My God wrap his arms around all of you and give you comfort and peace.
Love “The Unger Family”
Judy I am so very sorry for your loss. I just saw this on Columbus web site. You two bring back many fond memories of Columbus, Sharon Fields
So sorry to hear about Jon , my heart and prayers go out to his entire family
Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I got the news too late to attend the services or I would have been there. Jon and his siblings were students at Fodrea when I was library aide , and Nancy and I were friend in PTO. My heart goes out to all of you. God be with you. The family is in my prayers.
Love, Clara Jackman
Our hearts go out to all of you 💔 Hugs and prayers for you all RIP to a great neighbor, friend, mechanic and a voice of reason in a time of need. So sorry Jon that we weren’t there we definitely planned on being there for all of you.
Judy and family you’re all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of John‘s passing. John and I attended school together. John was always so funny and kind to everyone.
Rest in peace my friend.
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Judy Marvin and I were so sorry to hear of Jonathan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
I miss you everyday grandpa . I love you bunches . till we meet again .💞