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Obituary for Harlan W. Tiesman
HARLAN W. TIESMAN, 86, of Fulton, IL, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
His funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Michael Hooker of First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, May 6th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fulton Township Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association.
Harlan was born November 28, 1937, in Morrison, IL, to Henry C. and Etta (Norman) Tiesman. He was the last graduate of Cottage Grove (Frog Pond) Grade School in 1951, and was a 1955 graduate of Fulton High School. On June 20, 1958 he married Genevieve W. Temple. Harlan and Gen adopted a son and daughter, Darrell Wayne and Darla Joy. He was a life-long member of First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, and served a term as deacon and church treasurer.
Harlan was employed at McEleney Motors in Clinton, IA for 42 years as an autobody man and painter. He was an accomplished model car builder, beginning in his teenage years, and he accumulated many trophies, ribbons and magazine articles concerning his hobby. He was the die cast model builder for all the cars pertaining to the celebrated drag car racer Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick, and also created his posters and signs. His painting talents also included two large project signs for the Fulton’s Dutch Days Celebration and large signs for his brother’s excavating business in past years. Harlan was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and he enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their sports and school events.
He is survived by his loving wife, Genevieve; his daughter, Darla (Justin) Birks of Clinton, IA; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Tiesman of Washington, IL; a sister-in-law, Judy Tiesman of Fulton. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Nathan, Adam and Kara Tiesman, Jennifer Smith, Branden Russell and Jessica Birks; two step-grandchildren, Matthew (Ina) Birks and Lexi (JT) Vanderbilt; three great-grandsons, Tucker and Sawyer Smith and Ryker Kirk; two great-granddaughters, Stella Hall and Revi Birks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. and Etta Tiesman; his son, Darrell in 2018; two younger brothers, Loren and Kenneth Tiesman; a sister-in-law, Janice Tiesman.
The family would like to thank MercyOne Hospice nurse, Carrie, for the compassion and care shown to Harlan during his short time with them.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
6
May
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Bosma-Renkes - Fulton Chapel
1500 10th Avenue
Fulton, IL 61252
Service
Tuesday
7
May
10:30 AM
Bosma-Renkes - Fulton Chapel
1500 10th Avenue
Fulton, IL 61252
Cemetery Details
Location
Fulton Township Cemetery
701 Fowler Rd,
Fulton, IL 61252
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