Eugene Elmer Teeple, 95, of Lake Bluff Road, Wolcott, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Newark Hospital with his family and pastor by his side.  He was born on July 12, 1928 in Newark, NY, son of the late Byron Teeple and Elsie Brown Teeple.  The family moved from Newark when he was 3.  He was a North Rose graduate at 16 years old.  While working at General Electric, he met his future wife, Linda.   Later, he attended Syracuse University earning a Bachelor's Degree in 1955 and a Master's Degree in 1964.  In 1967, he earned a Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Oregon.  After 3 years teaching at SUNY Albany, the family moved south.  Dr. Eugene Teeple was a marketing professor at the University of Central Florida for nearly 30 years.  In his spare time, he loved to fish, travel, and cook.

Gene was predeceased by his wife, Linda Voigt Teeple, brothers, Arnold, Harold, and Ralph Teeple.

Survived by his children, Tami (Ric Gordon) Teeple of Fl., and John "Jay" (Renee) Teeple of Fl. Grandchildren, Jason (Cyndi) Hubbard, Stephanie (Michael) Orola, great- grandchildren, Faith Hubbard, David Liam Orola, and Asher Luke Orola. Also, Teeple nephews, Russell (Linda), James (Kathy), John (Linda), Glen (Jean), and nieces, Mary Teeple Anjo, and Jane Teeple Skeels.

On Thursday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. the family welcomes all to a Celebration of Life at the North Rose United Methodist Church, 5050 N Main St. 14516.  Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to continue the celebration at The Boatyard Bar & Grill at Oak Park Marina.  A private graveside service will take place at the Huron Evergreen Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Gene's name to the North Rose United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 369, North Rose, NY 14516.