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Orval Lawrence Teets

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Birth	:	21 Sep 1921 Friendsville, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	20 Jan 2009 Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.4150300, -79.3932300
Inscription	:	S SGT US Army - World War II - Together Forever
Description	:	Orval was a son of the late George Harvey and Arvetta Pearl (Fearer) Teets. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Arthur Teets, Stanley "Jim" Teets, Ivan Teets, Charles "Glen" Teets, Harvey Teets Jr., and Kenneth Teets. He was initially employed by the B&O and subsequent Chessie System railroads and completed 42 years of service. Following his retirement, he served on the supervisory committee of the Chessie Federal Credit Union and was an active member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Employees (NARVE). He was an active citizen and loved his town of Swanton. He was a member... Read More	Orval was a son of the late George Harvey and Arvetta Pearl (Fearer) Teets. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, Arthur Teets, Stanley "Jim" Teets, Ivan Teets, Charles "Glen" Teets, Harvey Teets Jr., and Kenneth Teets. He was initially employed by the B&O and subsequent Chessie System railroads and completed 42 years of service. Following his retirement, he served on the supervisory committee of the Chessie Federal Credit Union and was an active member of the National Association of Retired and Veteran Employees (NARVE). He was an active citizen and loved his town of Swanton. He was a member of Swanton Otterbein United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous offices that include trustee and Sunday school superintendent for more than 20 years. Mr. Teets was known for his singing at church. His deep bass was a key part of many gospel groups that included the Gloryland Four, the Brotherhood Four & Peggy, and the Mt. Top Gospelaires. Involvement in his community included establishing the Swanton Community Association, where he served in capacities ranging from chicken barbecue chef to president of the group. He was instrumental in securing a grant to refurbish and build the community center's playground and pavilion, respectively. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), initially serving as assistant Scout master and then Scout master of Troop 57 in Swanton for more than 25 years. He was presented the prestigious Silver Beaver Achievement Award by the BSA Potomac Council. Until his death, he continued to be an active member of Troop 57, serving as a senior board leader. He was a founding member of Restless Ridge Hunting Club, and throughout his entire life, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper, and "ginsenger." He even raised a few beagle puppies along the way. He, a member of the Piedmont VFW, was a veteran of World War II and served as a staff sergeant in France and Germany with the 71st Infantry Division, 5th U.S. Infantry Regiment, beginning in January of 1944. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mareva; two daughters; five grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.

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Orval Lawrence Teets's memorial is located at: Garrett County Memorial Gardens, Oakland, Garrett County, USA.
When did Orval Lawrence Teets death?
Orval Lawrence Teets death on 20 Jan 2009 in Oakland, Garrett County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Orval Lawrence Teets's memorial?
Latitude: 39.4150300
Longitude: -79.3932300

Family Members:

Parent

George Harvey “Harvey” Teets Sr.

(1889 - 1989)

Arvetta Pearl Fearer Teets

(1889 - 1973)

Spouse

Mareva Ellen Rhodes Teets

(1925 - 2011)

Siblings

Stanley Ernest “Jim” Teets

(1911 - 1999)

Mildred Ada Teets Umbel

(1919 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garrett County Memorial Gardens
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4150300, -79.3932300

2. Oakland Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4091988, -79.4028015

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4077797, -79.4069366

4. Weber Family Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4017020, -79.3959960

5. DeBerry Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4285000, -79.3816700

6. John Bunyan Brant Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4436800, -79.3770400

7. Ferndale Cemetery
Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4516983, -79.3747025

8. Wonderly Cemetery
Loch Lynn Heights, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3767014, -79.3692017

9. King Cemetery
Loch Lynn Heights, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3894005, -79.3480988

10. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3717003, -79.3906021

11. Lower Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3716890, -79.4179470

12. Mayle Cemetery
Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3981018, -79.3317032

13. Deer Park Cemetery
Deer Park, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4275017, -79.3261032

14. Herrington Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4558600, -79.4474680

15. Kisner Cemetery
Crellin, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4017300, -79.4674800

16. Gortner Cemetery
Gortner, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3530998, -79.4272003

17. Schlabach Cemetery
Gortner, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3482800, -79.4117000

18. Paradise Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4712046, -79.3392075

19. Rodeheaver Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4804680, -79.3521300

20. Ashby Cemetery
Crellin, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3774986, -79.4749985

21. Miller Cemetery
Crellin, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3890120, -79.4826720

22. Underwood Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3655800, -79.4653900

23. Taylor-Sines Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4894470, -79.4165480

24. Friend Cemetery
Oakland, Garrett County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4913500, -79.3778000