Wilbert Tiedt
August 22, 1930 ~ August 23, 2014
Wilbert Virgil Tiedt, age 84 of New Hampton, IA, died Saturday August 23, 2014, at the Afton Oaks Assisted Living in Elma, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, New Hampton with Pastor Matthew Brooks presiding. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, rural Frederika with grandchildren, Wendy Garcia, Becky Schrage, JoyLynn Shatek, Aaron Eichenberger and Nathan Eichenberger serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at the Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in New Hampton. Visitation continues an hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Wilbert Virgil Tiedt was born August 22, 1930 in Readlyn, IA, the son of Edwin Louis and Marie Louise (Richmann) Tiedt. He received his education in Readlyn. On August 6, 1952, he was inducted into the United States Army, serving during the Korean War and he received a ‘sharpshooter’ award. He was honorably discharged on July 20, 1954.
On October 28, 1955, Wilbert was united in marriage Betty Jo Anna Hogshead Johnson. The couple lived in Waterloo and Evansdale before moving to Tripoli. Wilbert worked for John Deere for 29 years in the maintenance and carpentry division. After Betty passed away, he traveled around the country with the “Laborers For Christ”, building Lutheran Churches. He met his second wife, Charlotte Kessner Mirley and the couple were married on September 14, 1991. Wilbert and Charlotte made their home in Cape Girardeau, MO until Charlotte passed away. Following her death, Wilbert moved to New Hampton to be near family. In his spare time, Wilbert was an avid woodworker and craftsman. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in New Hampton and the American Legion.
Survivors include his children, Debra Dee (Gene) Curtis of Sumner, IA, Jeffrey Alan (Amy) Tiedt of Clear Lake, IA, Vionne Marie (Gary) Eichenberger of Ionia, IA, Vernon James (Wanda) Tiedt of Dunkerton, IA; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Berdine Chandler of Casey, IA, Edna Hoffman of Janesville, IA.
He was preceded in death by his two wives, two sons, Jerry Dean Tiedt and Donald Lee Tiedt.
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To the family of Wilbert Tiedt.I am sorry to hear about your loss. Prayer to your family. Marge Quigley, Childhood Neighbor.
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Uncle Wilbert you will be missed. I know you are in a better place with no pain and no need for oxygen. Bless you and peace be to all the family. Memories can never be replaced.
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. It is always difficult to lose a parent. I have many fond memories of living next door to your family in Evansdale. It was a great neighborhood to grow up in. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. Julie (Timmer) Ehlers
Our deepest symphathy goes out to the family of Wilbert , What a caring man he was . The first time we meet Wilbert my husband Dan could not remember his name so some how Clarence came to mind so all nite he called him Clarence and Wilbert never corrected him but answered any question he had. It was a little joke between the two, and we laugh to this day. I know his grandchildren and great grandchildren were a Big part of his life, When evey Papa needed something they would drop everything and make sure he was feed or his house was clean. Time no one can ever take away. Take care We enjoyed the time we got together with you Wilbert (Clarence). Dan and Karen Rosonke
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So very sorry for your loss. What a wonderful person. He grew very dear to us in the time he was here. I will miss him greatly.
Vi and Family Our deepest sympathy for the loss of our Father. My your Family find comfort in the Lord .
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The family of Wibert Tiedt, You have my deepest sympathy. I always sat by him in church and he was so greatful to help put in our church windows.He will be missed by all his friends and church members. God bless his family. Gloria Parks Member of Redeeemer Church.
Ray & Mary Curtis lit a candle in memory of Wilbert Tiedt
So sorry to hear of your loss. Stay strong and remember the wonderful memories you had together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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candle for you dad