Born August 26, 1964 in Lansing, Michigan to Douglas R. and Janet (Clark) Tellas. He was the oldest of three children. He graduated in 1982 from Spring Lake High School in Spring Lake, Michigan. After high school, he served in the US Army. He worked for ITT in Fort Wayne for 29 years until he retired. He traveled many places around the globe while working for ITT, and had many experiences, pictures, and stories to share. After retiring, he worked for Crown Group and Lowes.
Surviving are his wife of 25 years, Elizabeth A. (Gerardot) Tellas; mother Janet Tellas, brothers Ron (Julie) Tellas and Ken Tellas, children Michael Tellas and Elizabeth M. Tellas. He was preceded in death by his father, Douglas R. Tellas.
Graveside service will be 10:30 AM, April 9, 2025 at Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 w. Main St., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46808