Obituaries

June 24, 1949 to October 11, 2016

FRANCESVILLE - Glenn A. Tiede, 67, of Francesville, passed away at 8:27 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11, at St. Joseph Hospital, Ft. Wayne, after sustaining injuries in a grain elevator accident two weeks prior.

He was born on June 24, 1949 in Francesville, to the late Donald V. and Marian R. Ringen Tiede.

He is survived by: 
Alison (Brian) Carnahan, Francesville, Daughter 
Timothy (Melissa) Tiede, Monticello, Son 
Dillan Rehn, Grandson 
Ashlund Rehn, Granddaughter 
Isabelle Rehn, Granddaughter 
Abby Davis, Granddaughter 
Owen Davis, Grandson 
Tim Carnahan, Grandson 
Tyler Carnahan, Grandson 
Jordan Smith, Grandson 
Shawn Smith, Grandson 
Amanda Smith, Granddaughter 
Skip (Becky) Tiede, Francesville, Brother 
Ruth Ann Bishop, Lafayette, Sister 
Linda Rusk, Francesville, Sister 
Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by: 
Bill Tiede, Brother 
Jerry Joe Tiede, Brother 

While in high school, Mr. Tiede enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He was a life member of the Francesville American Legion. He had worked at the Francesville Elevator for over 40 years, where he was well known and well liked. He served on the Francesville Volunteer Fire Department and as a First Responder for many years. He was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighter's Association. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and hunting. He was a loving dad and grandpa. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, at the funeral home with Dennis Gutwein officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to Ft. Wayne Burn Council (800 Broadway #301 Ft. Wayne, IN 46802) or to Francesville Volunteer Fire Department.