Date of death: 06/30/2025
Saint Meinrad Class: SPH 1964
Gerald I. Tieken, 76, of Evansville, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital.
Gerry was born on October 2, 1948, in rural Evansville to the late Edward and Henrietta (Baumgart) Tieken. He worked at Hahn in Evansville, Audubon Metals in Henderson, and Berry Plastics in Evansville prior to his retirement. Gerry was a member of Resurrection and Holy Redeemer Catholic Churches, the Knights of St. John at St. Wendel Commandery 282, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Resurrection. He was also an active volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
Surviving Gerry are his wife, Karen (Waller) Tieken; daughters, Krista (Deric) Phipps and Kara Boyer; sons, Kevin Tieken, Kendle (Trisha) Tieken and Kyle Tieken; brothers, Richard (Claudia) Tieken and Leon (Linda) Tieken; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Gerry was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes (Rexing) Tieken in 2011.