Martin
Bisson
Tierney
Obituary
Martin Bisson Tierney, 83, passed on the morning of March 21st. Martin cultivated his gifts as artist, musician, orator and academic throughout his adventurous life. Graduating from Central Catholic in 1953, he proceeded to Notre Dame where he finished first in his class at Norte Dame in 1957. He was then awarded a Fulbright Graduate Fellowship, to pursue his Master's degree. This pursuit first brought him to Santiago, Chile where he taught, sang and guitared his way to "Outstanding New Performer of the Year" in 1958. Martin taught and performed all over the world before heading back to his home town. There, he set up the foreign language program for many schools across the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese. Thus began his long and storied career of teaching, coaching and directing the young students of the Diocese; starting with his alma mater Central Catholic, and finishing his career at Bishop Dwenger where he earned both Teacher of the Year and Hall of Fame honors. While retiring in 2000, Martin continued to volunteer at Dwenger until his passing. A true Renaissance man with a servant’s heart, Martin was universally beloved. Through his generous life of service, his shared gifts impacted an innumerable amount of people. Whether you knew him as a teacher, friend or colleague, feel free to join his family, remembering Martin Bisson Tierney. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Tuesday, March 26, at Saint Jude Catholic Church, with calling one hour prior. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday, March 25, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne with a rosary at 3:30 pm. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Bishop Dwenger High School Tuition Assistance or Windsong Pictures, www.windsongpictures.com.
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Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, we shall meet again. Thank you for teaching me so much about literature and life. I hope I am at least half the teacher you were. Rest in peace dearest soul.
mr Didier was a nice person when I was young an spent my summers at the lake mr Didier an his wife would stay at his son an dauther in laws cottage next to us a week at a time throu out the years an summers an they would go fishing an sit out back when they were done at the pinic table an clean what they caut an if I was not busy playing I would climb our wooden fence an talk to them till they were done an then I would go back home I will miss him patricia stein latham
An excellent teacher – I took three years of his classes. I still remember clearly things he taught me. My prayers for the the repose of his soul. Richard Poinsatte, Class of 1985 Bishop Dwenger
We were surprised and saddened by the passing of Martin. It was a joy and privilege to get to know Martin as a driver for Homebound Meals. He always had a smile and a thank you. We will miss our good visits at the end of our route.
Mr Martin Tierney was my favorite teacher of all time, so kind and entertaining, willing to listen, and encourage…I am blessed to have had him at CC. May you rest in peace, Mr T!
I AM MARTY’S COUSIN. TOM (BOXBERGER) KAOUGH. I VALUED HIM AND HIS LIFE. WE WERE RELATIVES. THROUGH HIS GREAT GRANDMOTHER, VERONICA BISSON BOXBERGER. All of your unselfish goodness, Marty, lives on.
Courtesy of Molly Werling, one of the many students who Marty inspired as a teacher.
Mr. Tierney was a wonderful wonderful teacher. He was a true blessing.
Let me add to the accolades. Best teacher, hands down, at Lakeside Jr. High in 1963. A memorable line from his classroom was, “This is an English class, and as long as we speak English, we can talk about anything you like.” Very progressive and engaging. I took guitar lessons from him some years later, and saw him play El Gallo in “The Fantastics” downtown. What a guy. Rest in Peace, Mr. T.
Mr. Tierney was one of my favorite teachers. He was creative and kept us engaged in class. Thoughts and prayers at this time. Mary Anne Gfell Central Catholic High School Class of 1970
One of my favorite teachers in high school … He was so creative and really gave all of us a way to bring out our creativity in the best ways possible … Saints we lost a great one and he will be truly missed .. Bishop Dwenger Class of 1985
I fondly think of Mr. Tierney often, hands down my favorite teacher at Dwenger. Loved this man for how kind he was to me and because he believed I could sing. A teacher who truly cared about you and not just because it was his job. Thank you for always making me feel special. God bless you Mr. Tierney