Nancy Jane Teske Carlson

Mrs. Nancy Jane Teske Carlson peacefully passed away on Feb. 28, 2024 in Hanover with her family by her side.

She was born on Nov. 18, 1929 in Niles, Mich., to Rudolph Martin Karl Teske and Freida Meta (Reddin) Teske.

She grew up in Antigo, Wis., where her parents owned and operated a men’s clothing store.

She spent her summers in Neenah, Wis., with her Gomoll cousins, Donald, Marion and Shirley, who treated her like a sibling. She also spent time at Bass Lake, near Antigo, with her Green cousins, Jim, Joan, Loraine and Gail.

She graduated from Antigo High School in 1947 and attended the University of Wisconsin, earning her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1951. She was a member of the Sigma Kappa sorority.

While at Wisconsin, she met Gustaf “Gus” Raymond Carlson. They were united in holy matrimony in Antigo on Sept. 6, 1952. The union was blessed with two children, Richard “Rick” Raymond and Karen Jane.

Upon graduating from Wisconsin, Nancy worked as a bank teller in Chicago before beginning her journey as the wife of an Army officer. Her fondest memories were of their time overseas in Germany, driving on the Autobahn and traveling to Italy. Other stops included Leavenworth, Kan.; Syracuse, N.Y.; Washington, D.C.; and Indianapolis. Upon Gus’ retirement, they moved to Greencastle, where she lived for 40 years.

Nancy’s hobbies included painting and jigsaw puzzles. For several years, she and Gus traveled to meetings of the U.S. Army Retired Finance Organization (RAFINO). She was a member of the Greencastle VFW auxiliary and the Greencastle Presbyterian Church. She was a fan of the “Peanuts” comic strip and had many Snoopy items in her home. She enjoyed various sports, including her beloved Wisconsin Badgers, the Green Bay Packers, the Indiana Hoosiers, the Indiana Pacers, the Indianapolis Colts and the Indy 500. She loved to play Yahtzee and even played it with her family via Zoom during and after the Covid pandemic. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and golf, as well as ceramics. She was also a Girl Scout leader and loved anything chocolate.

She was known for her kindness and warm, cheerful smile.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son.

She is survived by Rick’s wife, Vicki; her daughter, Karen (Keith) Howard; and her grandson, Robby (Diana) Howard.

Services will be Saturday, March 9 at the Greencastle Presbyterian Church with Rev. Wes Kendall officiating. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. with the service at noon. The burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Greencastle Presbyterian Church at P.O. Box 512, Greencastle, IN 46135; to the Hanover United Methodist Women of Faith at 220 E. Lagrange Rd., Hanover, IN, 47243; or to the donor’s favorite charity.

The Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home in Greencastle is managing arrangements.