On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Daniel Teslow, loving husband and father of three daughters passed away at age 74 in Franklin, NC.

Dan was born on November 22, 1946 in Rockford, IL to Virgil and Lily Teslow. He graduated from Guilford high school and served in Alaska in the Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam War. When he returned, he earned his degree in communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle and continued graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.

Dan loved teaching his daughters to cook and taking each to the Swedish bakery for special Dad and daughter time with delicious treats. It was Dan's joy to share hugs and to post a hug-of-the-day on his Facebook page. He believed that hugs make us stronger. He will be remembered as a proud and honorable man with a deep faith in his heart, not just for show.

He was a master journeyman carpenter and real estate developer. He was a storyteller known for his quick wit, and his infectious smile. Dan was a committed Unitarian Universalist who was a cornerstone member of his fellowship, contributing his many talents: speaker, playwright, service leader, educator, initiator, board member, craftsman, linguist … friend.

Dan was preceded in death by his mother, Lily. He is survived by his wife Mary, his three daughters, Rebecca, Lisa, and Danielle, grandchildren Gabriella, AJ, and Sully, his sister Di Ann, nieces and a nephew. A celebration of his life will be planned at a later time.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Condolences can be sent to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com