Tobias Fiedler

Tobias Fiedler, 39, passed unexpectedly and tragically when struck by a pickup truck driver, while doing what he enjoyed, riding a bicycle after a long day at work.

Tobias is survived by his loving parents, Petra and Wilhelm Fiedler, brothers Markus, Christian, and Sebastian with sister-in-law Elizabeth and niece Aemilia, grandaunt Brigitte, aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of Germany, and his loving partner Zuzana Baranova.

A native of Forchheim, Germany, Tobias came to College Station, Texas in 2010 to complete a portion of his graduate work in chemistry at Texas A&M University, which culminated with a degree Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) from Friedrich-Alexander Universität in Erlangen-Nürnberg. While at Texas A&M University, Tobias met his future partner and came back to Texas after the completion of his studies; he remained by her side ever since. Tobias took on various roles in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University since 2011 as a postdoctoral researcher, acting laboratory manager, and recently as a Laboratory Coordinator in the First Year Chemistry Program.

Tobias was known by his colleagues and others in the community as a humble, kind, and dedicated man with a gentle, intelligent sense of humor. Coworkers in the research group respected him as a trustworthy mentor and a natural, yet humble, leader. His artistic skills and intellect were sought after by many as he created elegant scientific graphical artworks published on cover pages of prestigious scientific journals. His precision and finesse were also infused into the desserts he would bake and generously share.

He was equally respected and befriended by many in the Texas cycling community and beyond on his adventures, often reaching 100 miles or more on days off. He preferred a hilly scenery to a flat one and the joy of riding over competition. On group rides, others counted on his strength to push through the headwinds and then he would still go back to pull the weakest riders back to safety.

Ride far, ride high, ride free, dear Tobias!

A funeral will take place in Germany; additional memorial services are TBA due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral Center of Bryan College Station.