Ron Tietgen, who worked in UNMC Facilities Management and Planning for about 10 years, died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 61.
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Tietgen served as UNMC’s manager of architectural and engineering services in UNMC Facilities Management and Planning.
“Ron Tietgen simply cannot be replaced,” said Ken Hansen, assistant vice chancellor for facilities, management and planning. “He has touched the lives of everyone on campus whether you were a co-worker or a customer requesting facility services.
“Ron will be missed and will hold a special place in my heart forever.”
Memorial services will be on Monday, June 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 8009 Q St., in Ralston.
I am deeply saddened to hear of Ron's passing. Over the years, I had the opportunity to work with him on many projects and it was always a delightful and positive experience. He will be missed by many.
I worked on many projects with Ron. He was one of those people who just not only talked about it…. but did it. and made sure it was what had been envisioned. I will truly miss Ron and that big smile he displayed when we had accomplished a major feat.
Keith Swarts
I've known Ron first as a colleague at UNMC and then as a neighbor and golfer at Oak Hills. He was so easy and straightforward to work with to create the space for our Center for Advanced Surgical Technology. His contributions to our Oak Hills neighborhood as a Board Member are also impressive. Ron's approach and talents will be missed. Marsha Morien
Ron was one of the nicest and most well like fellas you could ever meet. Ron and I went to the same church for many years. We even shared church mowing duties together. He would help in the kitchen lines or do dishes, whatever was needed. His leadership and friendship will be sorely missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and to those who worked with Ron at UNMC. It is a great loss to all of us. > Regent Bob Whitehouse…
Ron will be GREATLY missed. I worked with Ron on a number of projects and there were never any obstacles that could get in his way, and it was always a joy to work with him. Ron will be remembered in our minds and in our hearts. Peace, Prayers and Blessings go out to the family.
A huge loss to the UNMC community. We will all miss Ron — what a great guy!
Ron was a great friend and co-worker, he had a gentle way of accomplishing the work of a large project and provide personal attention to small projects too. He provided help for many UNMCP projects over the last 6 years. He spoke fondly of his family and enjoyed many hobbies outside of work too. I'll miss Ron a lot. My sympathies to his family and many friends.
Ron was a great person, very friendly and outgoing. He possessed a wealth of information about pretty much everything on this campus. He always had time to answer questions. He was a very special person with enormous talent.
Ron was a very knowledgable and respected individual. He was always firm but fair. On a personal note, you could not ask for a better human being. Always nice. He will be missed.
Ron was a wonderful person to work with. I'm so sorry to hear of his loss. My thanks go out to his family for sharing him with us, and my heartfelt sympathies.
Like others, I always enjoyed working with Ron. He was often quiet in meetings but with few words was on top of everything that was said and always made sure projects moved along. He was very professional about everything he did. I will truly miss him.