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Jeralee Tietz Obituary
1943 - 2025
Jeralee Tietz, age 82 of Kansas City, Missouri, wife of Ronald Tietz passed away April 24, 2025. She was born January 5, 1943 in St. Joseph, Missouri to parents Joseph and Mary Deatherage, deceased.
Jeralee graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph and attended St. Joseph Junior College. She and Ron, her husband of 62 years, owned and operated T&T Construction and later Steel Construction Services before retiring and relocating to Kansas City to be closer to family. She loved outdoor sports and time spent with her children and grandchildren especially around the water.
Jeralee is survived by her husband Ron of the home, brother Daniel Deatherage of St. Joseph, Missouri; daughter Stacey Adams (Kevin) of Overland Park; son Jeffrey Tietz (Michelle) of Kansas City; and daughter Trisha Masuda (Diljeet) of Las Vegas. Her grandchildren include Tyler and Trevor Tietz, Sarah, Meg, and Rain Adams, and Walker Masuda. Great-grandchildren include Matilda, Eloise and Augustine McBeth and Maddox and Marlee Tietz.
Jeralee will be loved and missed by everyone who had the privilege to know her.
Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
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