Marion A. Teykl

Marion August Teykl, 94, of Needville, Texas, passed away peacefully December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 14, 1931, near Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas, to August and Lillie (Kunetka) Teykl. Marion was a faithful servant and a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, a member of the 2nd Infantry Division in the US Army, Korean War Veteran’s Alliance, Needville Blue Jay Quarterback Club and Needville Little League Baseball Association. MT, affectionately labeled by friends, farmed in younger years, enjoyed cars and horses, worked for Ladd Stavinoha, Texas Gulf Sulfur, was lead tank driver and Platoon Sergeant in the Korean War ‘52-’54 and Meat Market Manager at Henke’s and lastly Kroger for 31 years. Marion married the love of his life on November 13, 1954, and then devoted himself to his 4 children, 10 grandchildren and ultimately 13 great-children in their extracurricular activities. He could be found watching sports most days and could rattle off the weather conditions without hesitation. During Shirley and Marion’s 71 years together, they spent time at their “honey hole” in Sargent, TX fishing, shrimping and relaxing at the beach. They traveled to Mexico, Alaska, the Panama Canal, the Caribbean and Niagara Falls. Marion adored his wife, kids, and loved spending time with his grandkids at Teykl Fest, in the backyard or rocking them to sleep, offering some “medicine” (stick of gum) or ChapStick. MT was a loyal friend, had an uncanny sense of humor and displayed the utmost integrity conjoined with a gentle, generous heart. Marion prided himself in being groundskeeper for St. Paul’s Church and Needville Little League for 10 years. He was famous for his sausage making, bar-b-queing, an immaculate garden and manicured yard. In addition to his parents, Marion was preceded in death by son Brian Teykl and his siblings Joyce Fojtik Robison and Charles Teykl. Survivors include his beloved wife of 71 years Shirley Jean Mladenka Teykl, sons Tim Teykl (Brenda) of Alvin, Craig Teykl (Connie) of Austin, daughter-in-law Tibby Harris Teykl Meyer, (Mark) of Sugar Land, and daughter LaShel Teykl Rowton (David) of Alvin. Grandchildren are Tory Teykl, Tyler Teykl (Shannon), Cassie Flinn (Eric), Ashley Gilliam (Tim), Jamie Paces (Ryan), Trevor Teykl (Kyle), Connor Teykl (Kelli), Kendall Russell (Bobby), Koby Rowton, KK Rowton and step-grandchildren Macy Meyer and Major Meyer. Great grandchildren are Kennedy Teykl, Jackson Teykl, Brooks Teykl, Ellie Kate Teykl, Parker Pierce, Georgia Teykl, Gray Teykl, Griffin Teykl, Hayden Paces, Caleb Paces, Landon Teykl, Miles Teykl, Scottie Gilliam, step-great-grandchildren Taylor Flinn and Tracen Flinn. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 9122 Church St, Needville, TX with visitation at 12:30 pm, funeral at 2:00 pm and a private burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. No flowers or plants please. Memorials can be made to St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 389, Needville, TX 77461, 979-793-4305 or by clicking link here: www.stpaulsneedville.com. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Marion A. Teykl

August 14, 1931 - December 11, 2025