Dawayne R. Tietz
November 14, 1929 - June 21, 2017
Obituary
MADISON-Dawayne R. "Doc" Tietz, age 87, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at UW Hospital, with his loving family by his side. Dawayne is survived by his children, Cheryl (Jim) Hatfield, Gary (Sherry) Tietz and Cindy (Jim) Jorgensen; grandchildren, Melissa Tietz (Todd Sauer) and Dan (Sydnei) Tietz; and great-granddaughter, Blake Tietz. Funeral Services will be private. A Celebration Gathering will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison. We will celebrate Doc's life with a BBQ/Picnic from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. following the gathering at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
608-221-5420
Events
Celebration of Life
Tue Jun 27, 2017 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Kathy & Chuck Wichern
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Cindy, Cheryl & Gary - there aren't words to express how sad we are that this world has lost Doc. There is no doubt that he will live on in the hearts and lives of so many. He touched everyone he encountered. I am so thankful that I was fortunate enough to get to know him and in turn get to know the family so well. Cindy, we are sisters from different mothers and will always be connected. Thanks Doc, for bringing us
together! He will be missed! Chuck and Doc shared a common bond as brothers in the Teamsters and also had some good times together. Many memories .. Go Badgers! Go Packers! Go Cubbies!!!!!!
Kathy & Chuck
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Calvin Bruce
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As Doc's real life "doc" for many years, I had great respect for his positive and enthusiastic approach to life. He bounced back from the loss of his beloved wife and showed us all how to keep on living despite such a hard loss. I did get a chance to see him once after I retired when I stopped up to visit him in the hospital a while back. Even in the face of illness, he continued to radiate a joy in life and readiness for whatever would come next. He will be missed. Best wishes to his family. Cal Bruce
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Mike Paulus
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I will always remember all the little league, legion, and high school baseball games that I had the privilege to sit next to Doc. His passion and knowledge for the game always amazed me. He not only had an influence on his children and grandchildren, but he also had an influence on the kids that were around them. Thanks for all those baseball talks Doc......I for sure will miss them. Mike Paulus
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Kellie Unke
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What a spectacular man! He reminded me so much of my dad. It was a pleasure knowing him for the past couple of years. Hugs to all of you!
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Dave Moen
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Cheryl, Gary and Cindy,
My prayers, thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you all with the passing of your father, "Doc". Great and wonderful memories of our collective times and laughs together back in Monona. Simply fantastic times. Your Dad and Mom were very nice people and are reunited once again, they can look upon you all and say "well done with love". I will miss the celebration of Doc's life as I will be out of town.
Warmest regards,
Dave Moen
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Bruce Goodman
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I'm so sorry for your loss! I was thinking of Doc yesterday as we did the Happy Whistlers float in Lake Mills. So glad I got to see and talk with him at the pancake breakfast on Father's day. Sure will miss him. Prayers for all!