Steve Tekulve, age 82, passed away on Wednesday June 24, 2026, in Destin, Florida. Steve was born on September 15, 1943 in Fort Knox, Kentucky to the late Frank Tekulve and Joan Siefert Tekulve. He grew up as an “Army brat” who lived all over the world until the 1960’s when his family settled in Nashville. Since they frequently moved, once he settled in Middle Tennessee, he planted his roots and stayed for 50+ years. He proudly served in the Tennessee National Guard as a medic. In September of 1967, Steve married the love of his life, Patricia Jean Wilson. They had their only child, Tracey Tekulve before settling in Wilson County a few years later. He worked in the trucking industry most of his life and was a devoted member of the Teamster local 480. He was also a member of the American Legion in Inglewood. He touched the lives of many young people by serving as football and softball coach, a love he passed down to his daughter, Tracey.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Joan Siefert Tekulve; his beloved wife, Patricia Tekulve; and his brother and best friend, Gregory Tekulve.
He is survived by:
Daughter – Tracey Tekulve
Sisters – Jean Tekulve Johnson of Bellevue, Anne Tekulve of Smyrna, Mary Jo Tekulve Meyer of Oldenburg, IN, and Linda Tekulve Amberger of Greensburg, IN.
Brother-in-law – Richmond Wilson of Gainsboro, TN
Many nieces and nephews
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. In honor of Steve, please dress in your favorite football team’s attire if you plan to attend.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Green Hill Sports Association, 213 E Overhill Dr. Old Hickory, TN 37138 Venmo: @GSHA-Hawks
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This obituary was published by Bond Memorial Chapel.
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