TIETZ, Lawrence "Larry" A., Jr. was born on April 4,1941 to Lawrence and Marion (Tuttle) Tietz in Omaha, NE.He passed unexpectedly from complications of a stroke on March 4,2022. Larry grew up on a farm outside of the little unincorporated town of Nashville, NE. He received his education in Fort Calhoun, graduating from High School in 1959.He married Donna Stricklett on July 2, 1960.Three children were born to this union.Larry worked for many years at Connectivity Solutions (Formerly Western Electric).He retired in 2006 after 46 years of service to the company. His true passion was farming and he enjoyed working with his father, grandfather and brother on the Tietz farm.He never retired from farming, always loving the land. Besides spending time with his family, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and caring for the birds and squirrels that visited their home.He possessed the gift of gab and would talk to anyone about anything. He is survived by his wife Donna; children: Becky (Don) Young, Suzanne (Chip) Carr, Brad (Leigh Ann) Tietz; brother Richard (Nancy) Tietz; seven grandchildren: Erin Tietz, Ryan (Courtney) Tietz, Adam (Christina) Tietz, Eric (Carlos) Tietz, Kevin (Kayla) Paulsen, Branden Carr, Justin Carr; two great grandchildren: Colton Jameson Tietz and Walker Lawrence Tietz; many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Larry's Life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 12 to 4pm, with a 1pm prayer service at the Tietz Barn - 4486 County Rd P40, Omaha NE 68152. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family and will be given to Nebraska AgrAbility, which helps farmer/ranchers with disabilities to continue to do what they love. Braman Mortuary (72 ST. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-2171
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