Kerry Tielke

Kerry Tielke — passed away peacefully January 27, 2026, in Hunt, Texas, at the age of 78. He was born October 5, 1947 in Sugar Land, Texas to parents, Melvin John Tielke and Willie Mae Bockhorn Tielke. He grew up in Needville and later made his home in Hunt with his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Severin Tielke. A devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, Kerry was known for his dedication to family, steadfast work ethic, and love of the land. He is survived by sisters, Lynn Sury (husband Thomas) and Cindy Nulisch (husband Mike); brother‑in‑law, Bill Severin; daughter, Teresa Ann Tielke Bosse (husband Wade); sons, Jason Ryan Tielke (wife Andrea) and Joshua Reid Tielke (wife Corie). He was a proud grandfather to Mark Bosse (Anna), Justin Bosse (Dakota), Keriann Bosse, Elizabeth Tielke, Emelia Tielke, Evangeline Tielke, Hadley Tielke, Bonnie Tielke, and Holden Tielke and a proud great-grandfather to John Alan Bosse, Cara Beth Bosse, Jimmy, Zoey, and James with another Bosse great‑grandchild due in April, plus a very large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He leaves behind a legacy of love. Kerry was preceded in death by his parents, his father‑in‑law, A.W. Severin, mother-in-law, Daisy Mary Marshall Severin, and sister in-law, Karen Severin. A graduate of Needville High School, Kerry attended Texas A&M University. He served his country in the United States Air Force. Afterwards, he started his own business Kerry Air in Needville, Texas and later Oasis Air in Hunt, Texas. Throughout his life, he was a persistent hard‑working business owner, rancher, traveler, fisherman, and a true steward of the land. Over the years he chose to build his own barns, decks, home furnishings, and many other projects. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg with burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hill Country Youth Ranch or St. Jude’s Hospital. The family wishes to thank Peterson Hospice, Kerrville, Texas. Expressions of remembrance and condolences are welcome and may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. (Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218), Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Kerry Tielke

October 5, 1947 - January 27, 2026