Charles John Tekautz Obituary

We bid farewell to Charles John Tekautz of Soudan, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 9, 2025 at the age of 85. Charles touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles John Tekautz to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles S. Tekautz and Gladys Tekautz (Axelson); his son Brian; his siblings, Edward, Tim, Robert and Pat; and his in-laws, Richard, Mabel Singleton, Pierce and Bertha Holstine.

He is survived by: his sister Delta Waseca; his wife Nancy Singleton Vandevoort; his children, Stephen Tekautz (Terry) of Soudan, MN, Dena Suihkonen (Thomas) of Tower, MN, Anthony Tekautz (Ann) of Brooklyn Park, MN, John Vandevoort (Darcey) of Tower, MN and David Vandevoort (Tina) of Tallahassee, Fla.; his grandchildren, Callie Jensen (Christopher), Charlie Tekautz (Makayla Densmore), Tucker Tekautz, Andrea Suihkonen, Ariana Picard (Jason), Gabriella Gross (Jorden), Olivia Haavisto (Brody), Stefanie Holleman (Derek), Brent Tekautz, Nathan Tekautz, Nicholas Vandevoort, Sabrina Navarro (Jaziel), Justin Vandevoort (Samantha) and Emily Vandevoort; his great grandchildren, Madelynn, Brooklynn, Ashlynn Jensen, Barrett, Sage Picard and Carver Haavisto; and his sister Melinda Berg of Eveleth.

Memorials may be directed to the Tower Area Food Shelf.