Gerald Eugene Tiedemann, 81, passed away 12/13/2016.
Gerry graduated from Maury High School & the Norfolk Division of William & Mary. He earned a Masters from the College of William & Mary. He retired from VBPS where he taught P.E., Science, and Driver’s Ed.
Competitive sports, such as track, lifting, arm wrestling, auto racing, and cowboy action were his long-time interests. He held numerous state and national records for shot-put and weight-lifting.
Gerry was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Nancy, and his brother, Barrie. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Elaine; two nephews, Alex and Barron Tiedemann and their families; Beth Ellen (his sister-in-law), Frank Granger (his brother-in-law) and their families.
A celebration of Gerry’s life will take place sometime in January.