Gregory Clayton Tiedemann, 67, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and formerly of Grinnell, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in McAllen, Texas, while on vacation with his loving wife, Barbara by his side. There are no services planned at this time but a family gathering to honor his life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Greg Tiedemann's name can be made to: Bella Vista Public Library Foundation, 11 Dickens Place, Bella Vista, Arkansas 727214. Memories and condolences may be shared with Greg's family on the Smith Funeral Home website at www.smithfh.com. Gregory Clayton Tiedemann was born in Grinnell Iowa on January 1, 1955, to Clayton and Wannetta Tiedemann. He graduated from Grinnell High School with the class of 1973, and later graduated from Schenectady County Community College in New York State. Greg married Barbara Prentiss on November 25, 1978, and they were a great team no matter what life threw at them! He enjoyed many professions throughout his life but most of all enjoyed his years of work with Pepsi Cola, from which he retired in 2012 as Plant Manager in St Louis, Missouri. Feeling there was yet more to do, he started another exciting career with Niagara Bottling as Plant Director in Denver, Colorado, which he so very much enjoyed! He retired once again in 2020. His retirement dream was to play golf and enjoy the sport of Trap Shooting, which brought them to Bella Vista, Arkansas. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Barbara; sister, Joyce Ingels (Harold); brother-in-law, Edward Prentiss (Shirley); sister-in-law, Roberta Sarrutto (Patsy); many nieces, nephews, cousins, and cousins-in-laws near and far; his lifelong friends, Sam and Vickie Reaves; and all the wonderful friends he made since moving to Bella Vista in the golf groups and everyone out at the shooting range. Greg was preceded in death by his parents Clayton and Wannetta, his brother Gean and his wife Donna, sister-in-law Helen Ann Prentiss Coon, brother-in-law Richard Prentiss and his wife Baerbel, his Mother and Father-in-law Helen and Dick Prentiss and his beloved dog Samantha. Greg being the generous soul that he was, has given the gift of sight to 2 individuals through Corneal Donation. The family would like to thank all his friends and colleagues for the outpouring of prayers and love during this difficult time. Greg - You left your mark on this world - A JOB WELL DONE!! We all love you and will miss you greatly!! RIP Barb and Family