We have lost William P Tiedje aka WPT

Discussion in 'Completed Careers' started by just joe, Nov 20, 2022.

  1. just joe

    just joe Administrator Staff Member

    The following is WPT Obituary:


    William P Tiedje Obituary
    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William P Tiedje (Sun City, Arizona), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on November 13, 2022, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends.

    "William P Tiedje, 74, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on November 13, 2022 surrounded by family."

    He was born to parents William W & Margaret, on July 23, 1948 in Chicago, IL. William graduated from Amundsen, high school.

    He was married to Patricia K for over 20 years of wedded bliss. William is survived by his Children; William B (Robin), Barbara C (Joseph), and Garrett L. Siblings; Robert C, Eddie, Timmy, Chucky, Snooki, Mary and Terri.
     
    just joe, Nov 20, 2022
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  2. just joe

    just joe Administrator Staff Member

    WPT is one of our founding members. The forum was fortunate to have his leadership at the start.
     
    just joe, Nov 20, 2022
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  3. bpd20

    bpd20 Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Sorry to hear of this. He seemed like a nice person, I enjoyed his posts. Many of us here are of the older generation. I too am the same age as WPT.
     
    bpd20, Nov 20, 2022
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  4. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    WPT was noted for his signing at end of post WPT (YAC) Your Arizona Connetion
    He was a good friend I will miss him. RIP Bill
     
    Ken Cerney, Nov 20, 2022
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  5. alf174

    alf174 Mega Poster Founding Member

    Too young. Godspeed sir.
     
    alf174, Nov 20, 2022
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  6. T Jordan

    T Jordan Well-Known Member V I P

    Sorry to hear we lost a good member. RIP Bill.
     
    T Jordan, Nov 20, 2022
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  7. just joe

    just joe Administrator Staff Member

    WPT - YAC Your Arizona Connection had 4,714 posts. More posts than Flyer, despite not posting much during his long battle.
     
    just joe, Nov 20, 2022
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  8. Ron Burdick

    Ron Burdick Well-Known Member Founding Member

    I remember when he use to give out his “magic rocks”.

    Ron B
     
    Ron Burdick, Nov 20, 2022
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  9. Flyersarebest

    Flyersarebest Moderator Founding Member Forum Leader

    Sorry to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed reading Bill's posts.
     
    Flyersarebest, Nov 20, 2022
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  10. BRAD DYSINGER

    BRAD DYSINGER The Philosophist Founding Member Member Trapshooting Hall of Fame Member State Hall of Fame

    RIP Bill (WPT). I've missed him on here for several months. Joe and I were always talking about him and his health when we talk on the phone. We knew the news wasn't good for some time.
     
    BRAD DYSINGER, Nov 20, 2022
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  11. Family Guy

    Family Guy Mega Poster Founding Member

    The great WPT quote “might as well be talking to my toaster.”
     
    Family Guy, Nov 20, 2022
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  12. dr.longshot

    dr.longshot Grudge Match Champion Founding Member Forum Leader Grudge Match Champion

    WPT and I Talked a lot on this site and on the Phone and his Health Problems, I miss Him Immensly WPTGod Bless You and your Family, Greatly Missed I knew his time was getting Close, He and I knew it.
    Gary Bryant GB...............................DLS
     
    dr.longshot, Nov 21, 2022
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  13. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    I have some of those "Magic Rocks" I carry them ALL THE TIME.
     
    Ken Cerney, Nov 21, 2022
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  14. Elsie

    Elsie Mega Poster

    Sad to hear that. I always enjoyed reading his posts.
     
    Elsie, Nov 22, 2022
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  15. Max Trap

    Max Trap Well-Known Member Founding Member

    I could never remember what (YAC)stood for even though I’d seen the meaning a few times. He always called it the way he saw it. Seems like I remember him posting pictures of older high performance drag cars but I might be mistaken on that. I’m sorry to hear of his passing.
     
    Max Trap, Nov 22, 2022
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  16. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    Max Trap Bill was a BIG Mopar fan and most of the pictures of street rods were his.
     
    Ken Cerney, Nov 22, 2022
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  17. Max Trap

    Max Trap Well-Known Member Founding Member

    Thank you Ken. I know they were fantastic looking cars.
     
    Max Trap, Nov 23, 2022
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  18. Reyper

    Reyper Mega Poster

    RIP WPT. Good shooting up above, Rey
     
    Reyper, Nov 23, 2022
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  19. mudpack

    mudpack Mega Poster Founding Member

    He will be missed. A lot.
     
    mudpack, Nov 24, 2022
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  20. michael wright

    michael wright Active Member

    GREAT guy and shooter
     
    michael wright, Nov 24, 2022
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  21. Tom in PA

    Tom in PA Active Member

    Godspeed and prayers for his family.
     
    Tom in PA, Dec 7, 2022
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  22. Maccers

    Maccers Member

    My condolence to his family.
     
    Maccers, Dec 8, 2022
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  23. Zinger

    Zinger Member Founding Member

    RIP WPT, I still carry my magic rock you sent me years ago. God speed
     
    Zinger, Dec 31, 2022
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  24. Ken Cerney

    Ken Cerney HOF Muscoda Gun Club Past Wisconsin Director Founding Member HOF Muscoda Gun Club

    Zinger I carry my Magic Rocks everyday also.
     
    Ken Cerney, Dec 31, 2022
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  25. Double Trouble

    Double Trouble Active Member

    What are magic rocks?
     
    Double Trouble, Jun 5, 2024
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