Tributes flow after death of Gympie soccer player and entertainer Peter Teed

Whether you knew him through football, business, music or stage, Peter ‘Teedy’ Teed was beloved and respected across the Gympie region. His shock death has triggered an outpouring of love and sorrow.

Whether you knew him through football, business, music or stage, Peter ‘Teedy’ Teed was beloved and respected across the Gympie region. His death has triggered an outpouring of love and sorrow.

Tributes from the community have flowed since the death of former Gympie football and Diggers pioneer and stalwart, businessman and entertainer Peter Teed on Anzac Day.

It is hard to say what Peter was more well known for - his role as a founding member of Gympie Diggers Football Club and football in general in the region, his years of performing at weddings and parties as one half of the two-man band Ernie and His Mates, or through his work as a Mary Street businessman.

However people knew him, they loved him.

Peter died on April 25, 2024 after a battle with leukaemia, and the news triggered an outpouring of love and sadness.

After growing up in England he moved to Australia about 50 years ago and never looked back.

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Whether you knew him through football, business, music or stage, Peter Teed was beloved and respected across the Gympie region. His death has triggered an outpouring of love and sorrow.

Here are just some of the many messages posted to social media about Peter.

“What a void there will be! His smile, music, and zest for life will always be remembered by those who encountered Peter during their lifetime. We have been blessed. - Apex

“Quick Witted..Cheery personality…Talented entertainer… Master of The Stage…Natures Gentleman…wonderful smile and laugh….

All wrapped up in one. We are grateful Peter came to Gympie! Rest Peacefully Peter making music in your Eternal Life….. My sincere sympathy at this sad time of parting with your beloved and very much admired Dad….. Remembering the days gone by…. Take your well deserved bow Peter as we applaud you…. and ring The Curtain down.” - Gay Lohse

Whether you knew him through football, business, music or stage, Peter Teed was beloved and respected across the Gympie region. His death has triggered an outpouring of love and sorrow.

“Rest in peace Teedy. Thanks for being part of our life growing up mate , it was a honour.” Jeff Manthey

“So sad…..but so many wonderful memories. FA cup night and bus trips. He was a bright light wherever he was. RIP Teedy and deepest condolences to his family.” - Jenny Morton-Allen

“So so very sorry to hear, such a gentleman of the game, and a very funny man, with an infectious smile.. so saddened by this news.” - Tanya Albion

“The game has lost a true gentleman and a larrikin. Rest in Peace Teedy.” - Debbie Albion

“Another Gympie legend gone. Rest in Peace Pete.” - Shaz Mac

“Rest In Peace Peter. Condolences to all Peter’s family members. Such talent. Great Entertainer. Known Peter ever since he became a member of The Zodiac Players all those many years ago. A great assist to the group performing in many of our productions. Always smiling whenever you saw him or in the Men’s Wear Shop. Very sad. Perform with the Angel’s now Pete.” - Jenny & Jim.

“Diggers Soccer Club, Zodiacs shows, Ernie & His Mates with Ken Wilkins…so many fabulous memories of Peter. Thinking of his family at this time.” - Sue Radecker

“Peter was a lovely man, and singer. He sang at our wedding in 2002. Condolences to his family.” - Shanelle Banfield

“Mister Entertainment Peter will be missed. - Loretta Mills

Originally published as Tributes flow after death of Gympie soccer player and entertainer Peter Teed