See You In The Movies

Ryan and Laura,
Today, your great grandpa, Wayne Allan Teig, passed away. He was 89.

The last picture I have of him. Taken Sept 2012.

I want you to learn about your heritage and understand your lineage so that you can recognize and appreciate those who came before you. I want you to know that grandmas and grandpas are very important in your life. Please appreciate all the opportunities you have with them and remember as much as you can.

Some of my best childhood memories happened in Rake, Iowa. I remember when Grandpa would let me drive the tractor. How cool is that?!! Later in the summer, he'd point out a crooked row and say, "Who did that? Was that you or Scott?" Of course, it had to be Uncle Scott!



Grandpa and Grandma taught Scott and I how to play the piano. Ask me to play "Doctor, Doctor." I also learned how to golf at their house. Grandpa would tell us to aim and hit the barn. Unfortunately, he underestimated the "Bauer Power." I'm sure well over 50 balls flew over the barn and landed into the field. Oops!

But what I remember the most was the end of every visit. Every time we gave hugs and said good-bye, he would shake our hand and say, "See you in the movies!" I always thought that was a funny way to say good-bye. Now that I think about it, that was a great way to end our visit because I left with a smile - most of the time.

A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to see him one last time in the nursing home. It was a very short but meaningful visit. No, I didn't get a chance to verbally say my final "thank yous" and "good-bye" but I did walk away feeling at peace with everything. I know he understood my intentions and the meaning of the visit.

Until the next time, Grandpa, "I'll see you in the movies!"

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Wayne Teig, age 89 of Rake passed away Sunday February 24 at Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center, Iowa.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday March 2 at the West Cemetery in Rake, IA with Pastor Terry Mahnke officiating. Visitation will be 5 –7 PM Friday March 1 at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center.

Wayne Teig was born on December 24, 1923 at Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Ole and Martha (Berge) Teig. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended and graduated from Blue Earth High School.

After graduation, Wayne traveled to Portland, Oregon, where he worked for several years in the shipyards. Upon his return, he located in the Rake, Iowa, area where he met and married Opal Quam. They farmed south of Rake until retirement. Upon retirement, they moved into the town of Rake where they have resided since.

Wayne was active in his community. He served as trustee at Zion Lutheran Church where he was a long time member, as well as several terms on the board of directors at the Rake Elevator.

Wayne leaves to his beloved memory his wife, Opal; son Terry; daughter Janelle and husband George Bauer; son Danny; grandchildren Michael Bauer and wife Christie, and Scott Bauer and wife Lynn; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Ruth Edwards, and two sisters-in-law, Edith (John) Teig and Val (Don) Teig.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.