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Rolf Tiede Obituary

ROLF TIEDE, of Humble, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Eddelack, Germany. Mr. Tiede immigrated to the U.S. with his mother in 1950. He owned and operated Skyline Equipment Inc. since 1969. Mr. Tiede was married to Kaye Tidwell Tiede in 1963, who preceded him in death in 1990. They were the parents of Linae Coats and Tricia Copenhaver. He is survived by his three children, their spouses and children, his wife Donna L. Tiede, two stepchildren, their spouses and children. Visitation with the family will be held on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 from 2 - 5 pm at Klein Funeral Home Champion Forest. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 19618 Atasca Oaks Drive, Humble, Texas 77346. Interment will follow in Klein Memorial Park Magnolia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center/ Pancreatic Cancer Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas, 77210-4486.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 22, 2008.

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Shauna Jessee

November 24, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I had no idea that he was sick. My heart goes out to each of you, Shaun, Linae and Tricia. You have had a lot to deal with in your young lives. May God bless each one of you. I aplolgize for not being able to attend the funeral. My thought and prayers are with you all.

Love,

Shauna and family

Barbara Thompson

November 24, 2008

To the family,
Rolf played a special part of our lives back in our younger days. Kay was a special friend for me. I sent a card to the funeral home expressing our thoughts also. Bless you all at this time of loss. Tommy & Barb Thompson, Lincoln, NE

Brent & Vivian Bixler

November 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Rolf's family members. We are sure that Rolf touched each and everyone of you in a special way, he will be missed.

Wade Brown

November 23, 2008

Linae, Tricia, and Shaun, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers and thougts are with you all.

November 22, 2008

Tricia, Shaun and Linae and family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Our love and prayers are with you and your loved ones. May the Lord be near you and bless you.
Love, Marci and family

Tiffany Hallaron

November 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of mourning. God Bless!

Lack & Melinda,Tyler Lily & Hannah Taing

November 22, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family!! Rolf was a wonderful man and will be missed!!
Love you Aunt Donna!!

Sandy Brewer

November 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the family! He will be missed for the great man he was and to all who admired him. He has touch many lives and will always be remembered for that! God Bless

Ashley Hill

November 22, 2008

Mr. Tiede was a great boss. His vast knowledge & expertise will sorely be missed.

Judy and Robert Dye

November 22, 2008

Our love and prayers to all of the families of Rolf. He was a great man and loved by all.

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