Robert M. Tietje, age 69, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Roger J. Longrie for 44 years. Loving son of the late Melvin and Madonna Tietje of Malinta, Ohio. Treasured brother of the late Juleen Bishoff, Jan Franz, and Jenny Hornish. Dear friend of Keith Delap. He is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, friends, and the DCI community. He obtained his degree in engineering from Toledo University and then went on to work for Grand Trunk Canadian International Railroad. Visitation will be from 10:00am until the time of funeral service at 1:00pm on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland. Memorial donations can be made to the Drum Corps International.