Michael Tegtmeyer

Michael Tegtmeyer, 49, of Los Angeles, formerly of Britt, Iowa, died May 8, 1993, at home.

Michael Tegtmeter was born June 29, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of Louis and Dorotha (Kraft) Tegtmeyer.  As a youngster, he moved with his family to a farm near Britt.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith.  He attended and graduated from Britt High School.  He attended Mason City Junior College and was named to the National Junior College Hall of Fame.  He then attended and graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism.  He was a reporter for the Rockford (Illinois) Register Republic and the news editor of the Owatonna Daily People's Press.  He then moved to Chicago and was director of public information for the Chicago Lung Association.  In 1976, he was named executive director of Superior California Lung Association and held that position until his death.

He received various awards and citations from Mayor Daley of Chicago and was vice president of the Chicago Jaycees.

Survivors include his parents, Louis and Dorotha Tegtmeyer, Britt; two brothers, Randy Tegtmeyer, Blairsburg, and Rick Tegtmeyer, Brittl a maternal grandmother, Gloria Eggert, Britt; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Gloria and Sharon; and one brother, Marty.