Welcome to the memorial site for Louis (Red) Tebeau. His family encourages you to leave a tribute below and/or select the stories tab above, and help us remember and preserve the adventures of his life. A few words, a time shared, or whatever you wish to share. We thank you in advance for your contibutions.

A Better Place
The tears must fall, the heart must ache, the pain you have to face,
but know that I am doing fine, and in a better place.
You know that I have missed your mom, and brother's smiling face.
My mom and dad are also here, we're in a better place.
So mourn for me a little while, then put that in the past.
You know my life was very blessed, right up until the last.
Please know I'm watching over you, and miss you just as much,
though physically I am not there, your memories untouched.
Look to the sky and feel God's love, his warmth upon your face,
take comfort that we'll meet again, in a better place.
            —Mary Gaynett, In loving memory of her father

Ode to the Old Man
You grew up in a different world, through depression and war life’s flag unfurled.
Your world was more simple and also more free. Is it any wonder you were so different from me?
In your world men were silent and strong, always right and never wrong.
But “I’m sorry” are words you learned to say, and I’ll be grateful for that till my dying day.
And I came to know who the world didn’t see. I’ll always feel blessed that you shared “you” with me.
We shared our hopes and sometimes tears, regrets, and laughter, even fears.
And we talked of how each man stands on his own, and ultimately dies alone.
But its almost more than I can stand, that I wasn’t there, to hold your hand.
I’ll miss your calls and the way you cared, your jokes, the games, the laughs we shared.
Our love for you will never stop. Forever our father, but, finally, my Pop.
          —From Marsha with love, Pop