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U.S. Navy · United States 
William Tiedeman
2006
William Henry Tiedeman Jr. served the U.S. Navy for 5 years. William also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Deputy Tiedeman suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in a defense tactics and ASP recertification training at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy. Another deputy immediately began CPR and administered an automated external defibrillator while the rescue squads were en route.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief.
He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief.
Deputy Tiedeman had served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He also served in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years retiring as a Senior Chief.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son (who is also a deputy with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office), grandson, brother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1989 – 1994
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
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