Gerald John Tiziani

Gerald John Tiziani lost his battle with Agent Orange-related cancers on January 21, 2026, with his loving family near. Jerry was born in Ironwood, Mich., on August 15, 1944, to Gildo and Amelia (Dalle Nogare) Tiziani. A graduate of St. Ambrose Catholic High School in Ironwood, he attended Gogebic Community College, then served two years in the U.S. Army. He earned a BS in elementary education in 1972. He taught one year at Stukey Elementary in Northglenn, Colo., and spent the next 29 years at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary teaching math, science, and social studies.

Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, skiing, boating and being with his family. He was proud of his 1968 Camaro and received many trophies showing it at car shows.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.  

Jerry is deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Jennifer; his daughters, Stephanie (Gilbert) Chapman of Lac du Flambeau, and Carrie (David) Damaska of Tampa, Fla.; his granddaughter, Lia Chapman of Los Angeles; his sisters Geraldine Tiziani of Miami, and Jacquelyn (Patrick) Fitzpatrick of Jamestown, Tenn. He is further survived by his bonus step-son, Todd (Christine) Moore of Winston-Salem, N.C.; his nephew, Jake (Lauren) Rutgersen and their children, Lucas and Ryla, of Key Largo, Fla.; his niece, Jennifer Tiziani of Las Vegas; and many Tiziani and Dalle Nogare cousins.

Friends are invited to enjoy a celebration of Jerry’s Life from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug.16, at The Web, 2649 County Road C in Sayner. An honor guard ceremony presented by Vietnam Veterans of America and the American Legion will preface the luncheon and all can enjoy Krazy Chester’s band throughout the afternoon.