Pamela Sue Tegeler

Obituary for Pamela Sue Tegeler

   Pamela Sue Tegeler, 71 of Sterling, Illinois, passed peacefully November 6, 2025 surrounded by her family at CGH. Pam was born in Sterling, IL on July 4, 1954 to Virgil and Donna (Whaley) Tegeler. After graduating from Polo Community High School, Pam attended Rockford Business College. Pam served as Administrative Assistant for many years at Sterling / Rock Falls Clinic where she enjoyed meeting and assisting the community. She completed her working years at Lee Wayne / Halo.

   Pam enjoyed traveling whenever she could with family and friends. Highlights to her travelsincluded China, Spain and many family vacations. She was a life-long member at Bethel Reformed Church. Her biggest joy was spending time with her many nieces and nephews.

   Pam is survived by her parents, Virgil and Donna (Whaley) Tegeler, her sister, Christine Bolandof Polo, IL, her brothers, Brad (Sherry) Tegeler of Freeport, IL, Brent (Nancy) Tegeler of Polo, IL, Scott Tegeler of Polo, IL, along with many nieces and nephews. 

  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Louis and Vivian (Frankfother) Tegeler, her maternal grandparents, Clarence and Dorothy (Thome) Whaley, and her niece, Misty Boland Owens.

   Services for Pam will be held at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E 23 rd St., Sterling, IL. on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Visitation will be 9:00- 10:45 am, Memorial Service at 11:00 am with burial immediately following at Oak Knoll Cemetery.

   A memorial has been established for Bethel Reformed Church.