Tieszen, Isaac P. (1892-1975)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1975 Jul 31 p. 11

Birth date: 1892

text of obituary:

ISAAC P. TIESZEN

Isaac P. Tieszen, son of Peter D. an Susanna (Deckert) Tieszen, was born near Marion, S. D. Sept. 30, 1892. He died at the Freeman, S. D. Community hospital July 15, 1975 at the age of 82.

On June 9, 1912 he was baptized by Elder Derk Tieszen and united with the Bethesda Mennonite Church near Marion. Later he transferred his membership to the Salem-Zion Mennonite Church where he served his Lord faithfully in various responsible positions, including many years as deacon and spiritual leader of the congregation.

On Dec. 3, 1914 he was united in marriage to Katie Graber, with Elder Derk Tieszen officiating. They established their home in the Marion community, rearing their family and participating actively in the life of the church and community. Mrs. Tieszen preceded him in death on March 6, 1974.

Mourning his passing are five daughters, Lillian (Mrs. Reuben Glanzer), Parker, S. D.; Selma (Mrs. W. E. Hieb), Hendrson, Neb.; Delsie (Mrs. Leonhard Bartel), Marion; Helen of Seoul, Korea, and Ruby (Mrs. Don Waltner), Marion. Also surviving are two brothers, Fred and Frank of Marion; two sisters, Marie (Mrs. Sam Schmidt) of Freeman and Elizabeth (Mrs. Henry Wiens) of Marion; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Two sons, Ewalt and Albert, and one son-in-law , Leonhard Bartel, preceded him in death, as did seven brothers and three sisters.

Dr. Tieszen will be remembered for his constant readiness to help meet the needs of others. He, along with his father and two brothers, was instrumental in establishing the Tieszen Clinic in Marion, one of the early chiropractic centers in South Dakota. His life was dedicated to carrying on this work, a family tradition begun by his grandfather. He was a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago.

Dr. Tieszen gave sacrificial support to Freeman Junior College and Academy. He had a keen interst in the needs of the total community, both local and world-wide, and was especially concerned for the mission outreach of the church. He was a man of integrity and generosity whose influence will continue to affect the lives of many.