Rudy Vallee Tiehes

1930 - 2021

Rudy Vallee Tiehes was born on October 30, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri to Vallie and Euphemia (Estel) Tiehes.  He departed this life on April 15, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 90. 

Rudy was raised and attended school in Perryville, Missouri, until age 13.  His family then moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he would live for several years.  In 1955 Rudy married Wilma Louise Alsobrook.  Shortly after their wedding, the couple moved to Texas.  While in Texas, Rudy and his wife lived in Austin, Houston and San Antonio.  Rudy was the director of San Antonio Produce Market.  Rudy and Wilma moved to Tulsa after his retirement in 2001.  He enjoyed fishing, dining out, playing card games with friends, traveling and photography.  Rudy was also an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.             

Rudy is survived by daughter, Judy Strout (husband Jerry) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, daughter Elizabeth Hale (husband John) of St. Louis, Missouri, son, William Tiehes also of St. Louis.  Eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  He is also survived by his brother, Harold Tiehes.   

Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Wilma; son, Robert Tiehes; daughter, Linda Maywald; brother, Estel; and sister, Marilyn.