Mr. Teeples passed away Friday, January 25, 2002 at Bay Medical Center.  Age 62 years.  He was born December 24, 1939 in Rogers City, Michigan.  Mr. Teeples was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, he was employed at R.W.C., Inc. as a master machinist, served with the U.S. Army, was an avid golfer and duck hunter.  He is survived by his wife Joan whom he married May 2, 1970, two sons and two daughters-in- law: Timothy G. and Donna Teeples and Gerald M. and Martha Teeples; one daughter, and son-in-law, Suzanne J. and Joseph Brill; two grandchildren and the family will be expecting the third; five step grandchildren; four sisters and four brothers-in- law: Judith A. Teeples, Sandra and Harry Werth, Linda and Robert Urlaub, Ellen and Hank Schlegel and Patrick McLean and his special buddy Doc.  He was predeceased by his parents, George and Grace Teeples and two sisters: Charlene McLean and Phyllis Clark.  The Family will greet friends and relatives on Monday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.  At the request of Mr. Teeples cremation will take place.  Memorial cards for the wishes of the family will be available at the funeral home.  Gephart Funeral Home, Inc. 201 W. Midland Street.