Les was born on August 6, 1940 in Columbus, the son of Lester E. and Mabel A. (Duncan) Tiedt. He graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1958. He helped haul milk and worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the National Guard in 1963, and later the Army, proudly serving his country for over six years. Les hauled milk for over 55 years and also worked at John Deere for over 30 years.

On June 20, 1964, he was united in marriage to the mother of his children Patricia R. Groh. He was united in marriage to Gail Dauman in Beaver Dam on March 24, 2001. Throughout retirement, Les continued trucking, doing odd jobs and helping others. Les was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Beaver Dam and John E. Miller American Legion Post 146. He also had a great love for his Belgium horses.

Les is survived by his wife, Gail of Beaver Dam; his four sons, John (Kristi) of Green Bay, Jim (Brenda) of Green Bay, Travis (Kari) of Kaukauna and Rick (Deanna) of Naperville, IL; five grandchildren; his mother, Mabel Tiedt-Schley of Beaver Dam; one brother, Gary (Sandi) Tiedt of Beaver Dam; two sister-in-laws; his step-children, John (Melissa) Kraus of Beaver Dam, Patricia (Cecil) Knoll of Lowell, Daniel Kraus of Beaver Dam, Kenneth (Carey) Kraus of Atlanta, GA, Anna (Frank) Kraus of Stoughton; five step-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, Robert and Ronald and other relatives.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.