50-Year-Old Somerset County Dad Of 3 Dies, Fundraiser Set Up For Family

GREEN BROOK, NJ — The community is rallying to support Heinz Teutsch's wife and their three sons after he died at 50 years old earlier this month.

Teutsch of Green Brook died on April 6, leaving behind his devoted wife, Debbie, who worked as a dental hygienist in Basking Ridge for 28 years, and their three young sons — Christopher, Nicholas, and Jonathan.

"Heinz was a brilliant engineer, an award-winning innovator in the field of audio technology, and a man of integrity, warmth, and quiet strength. But above all, he was a devoted husband and a deeply loving father. Whether leading his sons’ Cub Scout troop, cheering them on in their daily lives, or simply taking bike rides through their neighborhood, Heinz was the steady, gentle heart of his family," wrote Teutsch's sister-in-law Cat Gulyas, who set up a GoFundMe fundraising website for the family.

Gulyas is calling on the community to help Teutsch's family raise $30,000 to cover funeral costs, household expenses, and the continued care and upbringing of the three boys.

"Debbie and Heinz built a beautiful life together over 18 years of marriage. As she grieves the loss of her soulmate, she also needs to care for her boys and keep their lives as stable and supported as possible," said Gulyas. "Now, Debbie faces the unimaginable challenge of navigating life as a widowed mother of three. The loss of Heinz has left her with not only emotional devastation but also the immediate and overwhelming burden of funeral expenses and the financial hardship of supporting her family on her own."

For more information or to donate, visit gofundme.com/f/support-debbie-teutsch-her-boys-future.

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