Tiemann, John B. 1939-2025 Cameron, Mo.

CAMERON, Mo. – John B. Tiemann, 85, Cameron, Missouri, formerly St. Joseph,passed away Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. He was born Nov. 24, 1939, to Harry John Henry and Marian Elizabeth (Meyers) Tiemann, in Northboro, Iowa.

In 1970, John married the love of his life, Edith Marie McCoy. For 23 years, they shared an unbreakable bond until her passing on Feb. 28, 1993.

John graduated from Tarkio High School in 1958. After high school, he served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, John found his calling as a mechanic, a vocation he pursued with passion for nearly five decades. He became a master mechanic for the local school bus company, ensuring the safety ofcountless children over his tenure. His dedication to his work wasparticularly evident every March when he handled State Inspectionswith great seriousness and attention to detail. He was an avid camper, often found sharing laughs, stories, andriding four-wheelers with friends at Pizz Ridge Campground. His love for country music and John Wayne movies was well-known, as was his fondness for fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Edith; children, John Burton Tiemann, Jr. and Patricia Dee Tiemann; siblings, Marvin Tiemann, Shirley Tritico, and Donna Corbett; step-grandson, Buster Batey.

Survivors include his children, Marie Miller (LeeRoy) and Paul B. Tiemann; grandchildren, John Miller (Holly), Rachel James (Ryan), Dakota Tiemann (Abby), and Andrew Tiemann (Katie); grandchildren,Quentin and Cadence Miller, Hadassah, Rhema, and Amanah James, Madelyn and Waylon Tiemann; stepson, Roland Batey; step-grandchildren, Misty Moreland, Tony Batey, and Kim Sue Batey; numerous nieces and nephews.

Farewell Services and Public Livestream 3 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial ParkCemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers, thefamily suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.