Gean Wayne Tiedemann was born December 2, 1946 to Clayton Lyman Tiedemann and Wanette Faye Beason in Grinnell, Iowa. Gean attended school in Grinnell and Dallas, graduating with the Grinnell High School Class of 1964. He proudly served in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. For the next 49 years driving his truck was his greatest enjoyment besides his family. Gean married Donna Lee See on April 2, 1966. With this marriage came a son, Marion Eugene Vogel, followed by the births of Clayton Lawrence and Tammy Jo. His proudest moments were the births of his grandchildren, Thaddeus Weston and Halee McCloud. Gean loved those kids! Gean and Donna were the family gypsies, making their homes in Grinnell, Iowa, Gilman, Iowa, Sarcoxie, Missouri and Donna Texas or wherever their truck would take them. As long as they were together, they were at home. Gean went to be with Donna in heaven on May 6, 2012. There he joined their son Marion, father Clayton, in laws, Peg and Marion See, grandparents and many beloved aunts and uncles. He leaves on earth, his much loved mother Wanetta, his children Clayton (Lisa) and Tammy (Chad), grandchildren Thaddeus and Halee, sister Joyce (Harold), brother Greg (Barbara) and sister in law Jody (Rich) and many nieces and nephews whom he loved like his very own. Gean's ashes will be interned in Harvey Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Missouri beside his father, as well as Rock Creek, Iowa with the love of his life Donna.