Dr. Russell Louis Tiede was born January 27, 1929, on a farm outside of Parkston, South Dakota to Solomon (Sam) and Emma Tiede. He attended South Dakota State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science. Upon graduation, he taught music and math at Bridgewater from 1950-1955. He later continued his studies earning his Master of Science degree in Music Education in 1956 and an Ed.D. in Music Education in 1971, both at the University of Illinois. Between his post-graduate studies, Russ taught junior high music in Sioux Falls. The majority of Russ’s career was spent at Millikin University, starting in 1968, continuing to serve for 25 years as chair of the music education department, teaching conducting, music education courses and applied horn and tuba.
His life was dedicated to teaching education and music in public schools and college. One of Russ’s great loves was playing in the faculty brass quintet at Millikin with his musician friends. He also served for many years as the choir director at his church. Russ enjoyed golfing with his wife, fishing with his good friends at Lake Shelbyville and traveling with family every chance he could get. Russell Louis Tiede passed away in his home on May 7, 2015, with his loving wife Janet at his side.
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