Agnes “Aggie” Gast (Tiede) age 78, was called home by our Lord to be with the love of her life, Virgil Gast. Aggie passed away on May 10 th , 2023, at her home in Jordan, surrounded by loved ones. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and just recently became a great- great- grandmother.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 2 pm, with a time of gathering from 12 -2 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan. Father George Grafsky will preside. A private family burial will be held at St. John Calvary Cemetery in Jordan.
Aggie was born on June 3 rd , 1944, in New Prague MN, to Walter Tiede and Blazey Moravec. She is the oldest of 8. Aggie was a caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Aggie met the love of her life, Virgil Gast while attending a dance at the Park Ballroom. Virgil drove Aggie home that night and they have been in love ever since. They got married on September 2 nd , 1961. They enjoyed a 61-year journey together that included raising six children: Lori, Mary, Craig, Dale, Karen and Joel. She was dedicated to her children and husband in all aspects of their lives.
Aggie’s whole life was for her family. She loved spending time with all her grandchildren. She and her husband Virgil liked spending time in Arizona, where she collected all her dolls for her collection. She also liked bird watching, taking care of her flowers, camping, and socializing with family and friends.
Aggie is survived by her children, Lori (Joseph) Adamek, Mary (Jeff) Frey, Craig (Rebecca) Gast, Dale (Vickie) Gast, Karen (Gary) Wark, Joel Gast; 28 grandchildren, 33 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; brothers, Gorden (Mary) Tiede, Lyle Tiede; sisters, Leona Tiede, Betty Tiede and Marcella Tiede.
Preceding her in death and there to welcome Agnes home in heaven, is her loving husband Virgil Gast; parents Walter and Blazey Tiede; sister Lillian Tiede and brother Dennis Tiede.
