BOCA RATON — Gary John Tiesenga died on May 13 in Boca Raton as a result of complications from diabetes. He was 63.
He was preceded in death by his brother, James Tiesenga; and his father-in-law, Richard Brueneman.
Lovingly remembering Mr. Tiesenga are his wife of 13 years, Patty; stepsons, Brandon (Christina Warycha) Morrison and their three children; Christopher (Tierney) Morrison and their two children; parents, Andrew and Elaine Tiesenga; brothers and sister, David (Jane) Tiesenga, Deb (Roger) Offringa, Steve (Tanya) Tiesenga, Mark (Dee) Tiesenga; sister-in-law, Deb Tiesenga; mother-in-law, Judy Brueneman; many nieces and nephews.
Formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mr. Tiesenga graduated from Ferris State University in 1982 with a degree in finance and data processing. He had an accomplished career as an information technology executive with Marathon Oil, Deloitte, Computer Sciences Co., and TJX Companies. His career brought him to locations like Findlay, Ohio; Dearborn, Michigan; Nashville; Pittsburgh; Chicago; Columbus, Ohio; and Boston.
While in Chicago, Mr. Tiesenga met Patty in 2006 through a mutual friend. They married in 2009 and he became an amazing husband, stepfather and grandfather.
He never missed a chance to cheer on Manchester United, NASCAR, the Chicago Cubs, the Nashville Predators, and anything University of Michigan. After retiring to Boca Raton,
Mr. Tiesenga most of all enjoyed playing golf, winning several club tournaments, and providing leadership in technology strategy for the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club.
He and Patty traveled extensively, enjoyed many live sporting events, and especially enjoyed road trips from Florida to Cincinnati, Michigan, New York and Boston to see the kids, and family and friends.
The funeral service and burial were in Grand Rapids on May 22. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.
— Obituary submitted by the family
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