Theisen, Donald

1922 - 2008  (86 years)    Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Theisen, Donald
  Born	14 May 1922	Branch, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	6 Jun 2008
  Buried	Aft 6 Jun 2008	St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	8 Jun 2008
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Donald William Theisen, 86, passed away peacefully at Franciscan Care and Rehabilitation, on Friday, June 6, 2008. He was born May 14, 1922, in Branch, Wis., the son of the late Anton and Rose (Fischl) Theisen. Don was a decorated soldier, who fought with General Patton in the 26th Yankee Division Infantry from the beaches of France into Czechoslovakia from 1942-1946. When he returned from the war, he married the love of his life, Lorraine A. Wilhelm, on Nov. 30, 1946. They had just celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. Don was a charter member of St. Bernadette Parish in Appleton, and was actively involved in the early formative years with the founding pastor, Father McKinnon. He was a member of BPOE Lodge #337 and was named Elk of the Year in 1981. Don taught Senior High School in Kimberly from 1949-1952. He then worked for the next 32 years at the Institute of Paper Chemistry in Appleton. Don retired as the Assistant Controller and Director of Personnel in 1984. Don enjoyed the great outdoors. He loved walks in the woods looking for hickory nuts, fishing at their cottage in Door County, playing cards (especially sheepshead, with the Branch gang) and took great pride in his garden. Don is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Lorraine; his daughter, Marcia Ann Riley; and his son, Jeffrey A. (Marcia Claire) Theisen; four grandchildren, whom he was very proud of, Melissa Ann and Jr. (Michael) Riley and Roslyn and Andrew Theisen. Don was the last of the family of Theisens of Branch, Wis. He was preceded in death by his son, Peter Joel, in October of 2005; his sisters, Mildred (Jens), Marion (Mrotek), Evelyn (Olson); and brothers, Ervin and William. The funeral liturgy for Donald will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2331 East Lourdes Drive, Appleton, with Father Don Zuleger officiating. Don's final resting place will be next to his son, Peter, in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. A memorial fund is being established in his name. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Franciscan Care, especially his favorite nurse, Clysta, and the many wonderful friends and neighbors who visited him at home and during his stay at Franciscan Care Center. It was his wish that friends and family say a prayer for the peaceful repose of his soul in Heaven. Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 www.wichmannfargo.com
  Person ID	I315503	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	15 Oct 2017

  
  

  Father	Theisen, Anton,   b. Abt 1871,   d. 24 Aug 1952  (Age ~ 81 years)
  Mother	Fischl, Rose,   b. 10 Jul 1885,   d. 7 Nov 1962  (Age 77 years)
  Family ID	F205617	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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