Teico J. Benedict's Obituary
Big Rapids - Teico J. Benedict, 88, the other half of "a popular Big Rapids couple," passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Margaret's Meadows near Remus, and has gone to join his wife of 65 years, Corinne E. (Olson). Teico was born May 27, 1929 in Chicago, the son of Teico E. and Elizabeth (Fitch) Benedict. As a child, he lived for several years in Amarillo, Texas, during the depression before his family moved to become permanent residents of Big Rapids. Brother-in-law Charlie Riley and Teico frequently joked at the holiday table "how many years does it take to become a native Rapidonian?"A PRIVATE FAMILY BURIAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT PINE PLAINS CEMETERY THIS WEEK.
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