Birth date: Aug 29, 1933 Death date: Sep 25, 2025
Gordon James Mietz (Dutch) was born August 29, 1933 to Arthur and Eleanor Powell Mietz in Syracuse, New York. He was a graduate of Onondaga Valley Academy, class of 1951 and Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, class of 1955. While Read Obituary
It was early in 1974 when I had an interview with IBM. That is when I first met Dutch. We shared some fond memories of Clarkson and the North Country. After I was hired, I did "play" hand ball a few times at the Y with Dutch and another Clarkson Alumni. Although it was a short time in my life, he had a major impact on my life. I was glad I had the pleasure of meeting him. He will be in my prayers and thoughts for a long time. God bless.
Ray and I want to offer our condolences to Alice and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Amy and Ray Higgins
As a young man of 26 I left my comfort zone in rural Ohio and moved far away to Poughkeepsie, NY to start a career at IBM. My first day at work I was nervous, anxious, unsure, worried and wondering how I would cope with this new environment.
Not to worry. I was introduced to my new manager - Dutch Mietz. Yes, Dutch was my first manager at IBM. Right away he made me feel right at home and welcome. Dutch was so easy going and friendly yet so professional and competent.
Most of my concerns melted away in that first day. He was a very good manager and did a great job of helping me acclimate to this new environment. Thanks to Dutch for helping me launch my career.
Our families soon became best friends and that friendship has lasted to this day - 58 years later.
A very good man.
