Thiel, Roger Henry

1919 - 2003  (83 years)

• Name	Thiel, Roger Henry
  Birth	24 Aug 1919	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1939	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [1]
  Appleton High School Class of 1939
  Death	8 May 2003	Legend Lake, Wisconsin
  Burial	Aft 8 May 2003	Holy Name Catholic Cemetery, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	10 May 2003
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Thiel, Roger H., Legend Lak e, Formerly of KimberlyAge 83, passed away peacefully into God’s hands on Thursday, May 8, 200 3. He was born in Appleton on August 24, 1919, son of the late Henry and L illian (Bastian) Thiel. Serving in the Army from 1941 to 1945, he was a Wo rld War II Vet with the 435th Medical Regiment. He achieved the rank of Ma ster Sergeant. He was united in marriage to Marie Strick on May 4, 194 6. He was a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering in 1947 and be came a prominent engineer in the heating and air conditioning field in Nor th Eastern Wisconsin for over 40 years. Roger became an active member of t he Knights of Columbus, fourth degree. He was one of the original membe rs of the Star Dusters Club, dancing the night away with his honey, Mari e. He enjoyed camping and traveling, taking his children on many memory fi lled trips. One of his favorite things was just being at Legend Lake relax ing, going for boat rides, walks and visiting with friends. Roger was a lo ving, caring man who graced our lives with his smile and nurturing way s. He will be deeply missed.Roger is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie; five children: Gary Thi el of Appleton and his children Monica (fiance Jimmy) and Eric (Laura); Je ff (Susan) Thiel of Cocoa Beach, FL and their son Brad; Tom (Carol) Thi el of North Freedom and their children Carly, Ryan and Dana; Randy (Jea n) Thiel of Kimberly and their son Nicholas; and Pam (Randy) Wyngard of Gr eenville and their children Devin and Taylor; two great grandchildren: Sam antha and Ashley; and two brothers, Jerry (Barbara) and Wayne (Jean).Roger is preceded in death by four brothers: Hank, Harvey, Carlton and Bob .The funeral liturgy will be at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2003, at HO LY NAME OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 600 East Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, wi th Fr. Bob Lexa officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 1 0:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Holy Name Cemet ery.The family would like to extend their appreciation to the caring sta ff of Appleton Medical Center. A special thank you is also extended to D r. William Guenther for his years of extraordinary care.In Lieu of flowers and plants, memorials in Roger’s name will be giv en to Holy Name Parish and other local charities. Jansen Fargo Funeral Home 204 East Kimberly Avenue
  Person ID	I55768	1FamilyTree | JulieGonnering112641, NancyGeister131697
  Last Modified	27 Sep 2023

  
  

  Father	Thiel, Henry,   b. 28 Oct 1880, Potter, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 25 Mar 1955, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Bastian, Lillian Sophia Anna,   b. 31 Jan 1890, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 6 Dec 1977, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F18132	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Strick, Marie Johanna,   b. 21 Sep 1920, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 15 Nov 2012 (Age 92 years)
  Marriage	4 May 1946	St. John Nepomucene Parish in Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Thiel, Gary   2. Thiel, Jeff   3. Thiel, Tom   4. Thiel, Randy   5. Thiel, Pamela Mary
  Family ID	F33651	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Sep 2023

  
  

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  [S1050] Appleton High School, Appleton High School Class of 1939 Clarion Yearbook, (Appleton High School Class of 1939 Clarion Yearbook (first class at new Appleton West??)). 55768 - Appleton High School Class of 1939