On Monday, February 6, beloved father, uncle, grandfather, and friend Eric Alan “Rick” Teague passed away at 73 years old. He will be greatly missed.
Rick was born in Detroit, Michigan to Lee and Jeanne Teague and was the younger brother of Ross Teague. Lee’s career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation meant the family moved from Michigan to Virginia to Florida before settling in Oklahoma City. Rick graduated from Northwest Classen High School with the class of 1967.
Rick graduated from Central State College in 1971 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. His curiosity and creativity served him well through careers in finance, painting, and construction.
Those close to him will remember Rick as a prankster with a sly sense of humor who loved to have fun. He always had a joke at the ready and enjoyed making people laugh, even strangers.
Rick’s only daughter, Lauren, was his pride and joy. From music recitals to basketball games to marching band performances, he was one of her biggest cheerleaders. His smile on the day she married Tony may have only been eclipsed by his smile the day he met his granddaughter, Sylvie.
Rick was proud of his status as Great Uncle “Rickety” to Isabella Blevins, Porter Blevins, and Brix Blevins, as well as Hannah Carpenter, Shelby Dickson, and their families.
Rick loved spending time at the lake and as a young man could waterski until the boat ran out of gas. When not enjoying the lake, he spent many summers indulging in his love of motor sports. Rick collected sports cars over the years and his beloved 1974 TR-6 was recently restored. He spent many years enjoying air shows and he never missed a Formula One race.
Rick was preceded in death by his father Lee Oscar Teague, mother Evelyn Jeanne Charbonneau Teague, and brother Ross Leonard Teague. is survived by his daughter Lauren Teague Collins, son-in-law Tony Collins, and granddaughter Sylvie June Collins, all of Tulsa; niece Tiffany Teague Weston, her husband Billy Weston, and their family of Shawnee; and niece Crystina Teague Blevins, her husband Wade Blevins, and their family of Shawnee.
Memorial Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 13, 2023 in the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.
We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but are not able to. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.
Playing poker and laughing……that is my memory of this guy. The nicest
Rick would always bring out the best in people. I enjoyed his joking and trying to keep Everett in-line at the shop when I would stop by the shop on Classen Blvd .
Rick always greeted you with a big smile and make you feel welcome every time .
I’m going to miss him but I will always cherish the Memories 🙏
Rick and I have been good friends for over 50 years. I remember when he would come to my house and we would work on the GTO and then get to go for a test ride. We also had a good time working on his old Chevy truck at his house in Edmond. Rick could come out in a starched, white shirt and tie and work on something and never get dirty. I don’t know how he did it . Never did. I think we would spend so much time working together. He enjoyed working in the different shops with many different people. It was low pressure and he liked that and the many new friends he got to work with .he was always there for me whenever I needed help. One day he said I know I can’t work much anymore but I would like to just come with you and ride around a truck , well Rick will be riding around in the truck together forever. Sounds like all we did is work, but it was much more than that. I could go on forever. Thanks for being a good friend Everett.
Rick was the nicest guy, always positive, friendly and kind. He will be greatly missed by his wide circle of friends. God bless you Rick and thanks for your friendship. ❤️
Jan and Richard
When I was in the sixth grade my family moved to a house on 69th street across from Rick’s family. He and I grew up together and we were the best of friends. To know him was to know a sense of humor which was cerebral, extraordinary and wonderful. Before we could drive we spent hours walking the neighborhood, inventing stupid ideas and scenarios. When Rick got his driver’s license and his indestructible ’55 Oldsmobile we logged many miles of aimless driving and exploring. We soon experienced water skiing, lake trips, scuba diving and girls. We had seemingly endless fun and we both enjoyed it immensely. But then Rick and I went to different colleges and I moved to Colorado. I didn’t see him or talk to him as much as I wanted to but when I did his sense of
fun and humor was always there. I loved the guy and cherish his influence on my life. I’m so lucky to have known him and to have shared so many memories with him. I miss you Ricky but you still live in my mind and you’re as funny and happy as ever.
Rick…you are missed.
Your wonderful long winded stories of adventures with friends, and loving tales of your parents and brother, your daughter, and especially the new beautiful granddaughter, and your nieces and their families he loved so much.
These shared stories of family and friends make us all feel like familfy too.
Rick was incredibly loyal to his family, and made life long friendships with many he met over the years.
God rest you Rick. We love you.
Tresa & Kevin.
I met Rick many years ago through our mutual friend Everett. I had the pleasure of sharing my warehouse with them- they worked next door to my office and I spent many hours just hanging out with them, probably annoying them, but just enjoying their company.
Over the years I learned so many interesting stories from Rick but what always stood out – it wasn’t just someone telling repeat stories it was always something new and something interesting with his light sense of humor. Together Rick and Everett helped me on many projects and I was always happy to see them when they pulled in to the workshop.
After Rick found out his daughter was pregnant there was never a moment where he didn’t pull out his phone bursting with pride for her and his first born grandchild. He would show anyone and everyone the latest video and picture, it was so nice to see someone who was that proud.
Rick your smile will be missed around the warehouse that’s for sure.