The Daily Citizen
Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Sunday, May 10, 2015

Reuben "Ruby" C. Tiedt

Reuben “Ruby” C. Tiedt, 85, of Beaver Dam and formerly of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at the Columbia Health Care Center.

A visitation for Reuben will be held on Tuesday, May 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, May 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Koepsell-Zeidler Funeral Home in Columbus. A funeral service for Reuben will be held on Wednesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David Beyers-Dent officiating. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Columbus with graveside military honors conducted by the Columbus VFW Post 8090.

Reuben Clarence was born the son of Edward and Ida (Schulz) Tiedt on May 10, 1929, in Columbus, WI. He was married to Lois Schwoch. Later, he was married to Rosemarie "Ronie" Henkel.

Reuben “Ruby” had been a driver for Duffy Brothers for many years. In 1955, he began working for the Columbus Department of Public Works where he later became the director. Reuben retired after more than 20 years of service.

Reuben proudly served in the United States Army with the 2nd Infantry during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1957. He received two purple hearts during his service to his country. Ruby was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8090 of Columbus and also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He recently went on the Badger Honor Flight for Korean Veterans.

He was a member of the Columbus United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and presenting his famous pies and wines. He enjoyed watching the Packers and NASCAR, especially Danica Patrick. He loved going to the farm to visit his donkeys, Howie and Mama. Ruby loved family gatherings, his reunions with his Army buddies and his friendship with the members of the VFW Post 8090.

Ruby is survived by his son, Gregory (fiancée Jacki Miles) Tiedt, Columbus, and her children: Kami and Kelson; his former wife, Lois Tiedt, Columbus; stepson Dean (Gail) Henkel, Sun Prairie, and their children: Kristin (Chris) Hooper, Anica Henkel and Tyler Henkel; Ruby’s special friend Susan; also other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosemarie ”Ronie” in 2004; and his sisters and brothers: Clara, Walter, Helena, Anna, Lilly, Lora, Edward, Irma, Harold, Henry and Arthur.

Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the Disabled American Veterans.

Koepsell-Zeidler Funeral and Cremation Services in Columbus is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.zeidlerfuneralhome.com.