Floyd TeKampe

Floyd was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was adopted and raised by his grandparents after being placed in an orphanage by his mother. Floyd enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 to fight during WWII to honor the country he so loved. Floyd was stationed in Italy for two years. After Floyd was honorably discharged from the Army, Floyd came home to marry his high school sweetheart, Audrey Faye. Together they raised four children. 1 Daughter Jan Tekampe Wiener from Massachusetts and 3 Sons Robert Tekampe of Dallas TX (predeceased), Edward Tekampe of Tampa FL and John Tekampe from Sarasota FL. Floyd lost Audrey for medical reasons after 67 years of marriage. Floyd met Dolores Laferriere in 2016. They married on 10/28/2017 and lived in Boston GA for several years before moving to Lake Park GA for 2 years making many friends. Later Dolores & Floyd moved to Southern Pines Assisted Living in Thomasville GA for the past year and a half. Floyd and Dolores were members of the Lake Park Methodist Church, Lake Park, GA. Floyd was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. Even now it will be hard to listen to the TV when the Packers are on and not hear Floyd screaming at the TV for whatever reason. Either a turnover, bogus penalty, or a Packers touchdown or even better, The Packers Won. Floyd always wanted to go back and visit Lambeau Field on more time. Along with his 4 Children, Floyd had 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Floyd was also a member of a group who called themselves "The Breakfast Club". Floyd and Dolores found joy and happiness once again with each other as they traveled much of the northern US by camper. They loved dancing, country music, Strawberry festivals, cruises, blue grass festivals, and sitting out on their porch at Lake Park GA, on Long Pond. They always enjoyed cruising around the lake on their pontoon boat looking for the deepest part of the lake. In the final year they took pleasure in riding scooters in the Rose Garden down to the Park in Thomasville, GA and feeding the geese, ducks and squirrels daily. Floyd was an avid Civil War historian. You could ask Floyd anything about any battle or officer and he could answer your question. He visited all of the Battle Fields (more then once) and always enjoyed talking about the Civil war and anyone who would listen. Floyd had succumbed to injuries from a recent fall. He went gently to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with his wife Dolores by his side holding his hand, reassuring him of her love for him. Floyd will be missed by many.

The service is planned for 11:00 am Tuesday July 7, 2026 at the Dawson Street Methodist Church Thomasville GA.