Gary Lynn Tietyen, age 60, of Gladstone passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at the Marquette General Hospital in Marquette.
Gary was born February 11, 1951 in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Glenroy and Agatha (Ruege) Tietyen. Gary was united in marriage to Kathryn Harris on May 23, 1992 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He was currently working as a service technician for the A.J. Ahern Company in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Gary loved spending time with his family and his beloved and loyal black lab, Bubba. He also enjoyed the outdoors, camping, coin collecting and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Gary is survived by his wife, Kathryn of Gladstone, two sons, Tony (Jennifer) Tietyen of Portland, OR, Erik (Emily) Tietyen of Kewaunee, WI; two daughters, Michelle (Adam) Cook of Marquette, MI and Lori (Bill) Dalbeck of Norway, MI; 6 grandchildren, Kaila, Elise, Jacob, Eden, Addison and Charlotte; his parents; one brother, Jan (Jane) Tietyen of Gillette, WI; one sister, Jill (Joe) Tranzke of Gillette, WI and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Lydia Ruege and two uncles, Ronald and Arthur Ruege.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 22 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Kevin Taylor officiating. Gary will be laid to rest in the Wanderers Rest Cemetery in Gillette, Wisconsin.
Anonymous
I was so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I went to Gillett HS and graduated with Gary. We haven’t communicated since then, until we found each other on Facebook [thru Dale Lintner]. I know how hard this is, but things will get better. [I know this only too well as my husband died almost 7 years ago.] May God give you peace and good memories give you comfort.
Dianne Hubbard
New Berlin WI
Jill,Joe & family our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Mike & Karen
Karen Wasmundt
Wausau WI
I only met Gary thru his work when he would come to St Thomas parish every year. A nice, quiet, friendly man. I will miss seeing him.
Bonnie
Escanaba MI
So saddened by your loss. You will see Gary again as promised by our Lord & Savior. Until then, memories are what carry us thru the days ahead.
Curt & Jo Gipp
Townsend WI
May God be with you and help all of you who loved Gary as a father, husband, and dear friend. I guess it is best we don’t know when or how God will choose to call us to Him. Jerome and I would like Kathryn to know that we share the same wedding anniversary, May 23rd. We will now think of you both on that day also. We regret not being able to attend the funeral as both of us work. We are thinking of all of you and are praying for you to remember the wonderful days you spent with Gary and know that someday you will see him again. We need to remember that to help us through this difficult time.
Jerome and Joy Tietyen
Greenfield WI
The Beestmans (Jane’s family) have you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Hoping you feel God’s love and the love of other family and friends as you adjust.
Judy Beestman
Gillett WI
I remember Gary well from Gillett High School. He was a couple of years ahead of me in school. He married my cousin Dawn so I was able to meet him at many family doings. He will be missed and I send my deepest condolences to his family.
Clarice Kallies White
Pulaski WI
I knew Gary through his friend and co-worker Greg Rudden. I always enjoyed their banter on the phone, his goofy jokes during visits, and his smile. I knew it was Gary on the other end of the phone because their conversations would always start the same way, with Gary saying, “Who’s your daddy?” and Greg responding, “Who’s yours?” and they would both laugh. He was loved by his co-workers and will be missed by, especially by Greg, who gave him the nickname “Big Daddy”. They worked together for many years, and he has many fond memories and stories. May your own fond memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Paulette Larson
Escanaba MI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this troubling time.
With Our Deepest Sympathy.
Tom & Audrey Tietyen
Greendale WI
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy,
Your Friends at J. F. Ahern Co.
Fond du Lac WI