Tiedeman, Berend 1842-1915

TIEDEMAN, REHM

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:35

Source: Sioux County Index (6-11-1915)

Born: May 18, 1842
Died: May 19, 1915

M.B. Tiedeman, an old and respected farmer of northeast of Hull, died last Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock and was buried Wednesday of this week. An obituary is given below. The Index wishes to extend its sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.

Berend Tiedeman was born the 18th of May 1842 at Newendeich, Hanover, Germany and soon after birth was received into the holy Kingdom of God by baptism. On the 20th day of March 1856, at Geversdorf, he was confirmed in the Evangelical Lutheran Church and thereby, after having confessed his holy faith he was received as a full member of that church. Forty years ago, he was united in holy matrimony, with Miss Ann Rehm. They had seven children, 3 sons and 4 daughters of whom one daughter died in infancy. About 32 years ago, the deceased, with his family, came to America, to Sheridan Township, Sioux County, Iowa. They lived lived in the neighborhood of Boyden for a year, then they purchased the home farm, about 8 miles northeast of Hull, on which they lived for 23 years. During the last 8 years father Tiedeman and his family lived at the home which he built near St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, about 4 miles northeast of Hull, after most of his children had made homes of their own.

Fourteen years ago, he and his wife visited with relatives and friends in the old country, the fatherland.

Mr. Berend Tiedeman had been president of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran congregation, longer than any of his predecessors. He has with great zeal tried to fulfill the duties of his office and the congregation is indebted to thankfulness and gratitude towards him for his many true services.

Father Tiedeman, during the long course of his life, always enjoyed exceptionally good health, a great gift of the gracious God. But at the time of his last birthday, May 19, he began to complain about the effects of a heavy cold. The different doctors that were consulted could do little to relieve his sometimes awful pains in the bladder and surroundings. He grew worse very rapidly, but, after having received the Lord’s Supper in the morning, he very calmly and peacefully, under the prayers of his church, passed away in the afternoon of last Saturday, aged 73 years, and 17 days.

The mourning survivors are his wife Anna, nee Rehm, his sons: Henry, James and John, his daughters: Mrs. Kate Meyn, Mrs. Louise Kruse and Miss Mary Tiedeman, his sons-in-law Peter, Meyn and Fred Kruse, his daughters-in-law Carry, nee Lutjens, Mary, nee Hellwege and Emma, nee Lutjens and 15 grandchildren. May he rest in peace and the eternal light shine unto him.

On the 9th of June, last Wednesday, hi mortal body was set aside at the beautiful cemetery of St. Paul’s Lutheran congregation, near his home, after impressive services having been held at the home, the church and the grave, Reverend P.J. Bunge officiating. The presence of a great many people of different nationalities and creed proved the esteem and love that father Berend Tiedeman had earned in his lifetime. The pallbearers were Messrs. William Soehl, Henry Karstens, Christ Hollander, Henry Winter, John Jantzen, John Karsten, Aug. Soehl, Claus Ahders, Christ Karstens, William Fick, Henry Beckman and Claus Schoenemann.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and forever.