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Bill Thies Obituary
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Scott Evert
May 17, 2022
Long time employee and friend, I will never forget the Thies family.
Mary Fanizzi Krystoff
February 2, 2018
The entire Fanizzi family sends our deepest condolences to our dear childhood friends The Thies's on their loss of your father. Many many great kindergarten memories, Coral Ridge Yacht Club swim team good times and beyond. May God bless you all in this sad time but relish in the great memories and fun times. With love
Sharon Clark
January 31, 2018
From My Mom to Mimi and Family with Love , Sharon Clark , aka Lovey The Clown , she Loved you Kids as much as she Loved us ,Blessings
Craig Clark
January 31, 2018
Thanks for ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES was like a Dad to us Clark's growing up much Love for The Rest of The Family Miss Y'all have a Great Day of Celebration of Life , Blessings Lord
Jean G Legagneur Sr.
January 31, 2018
It was good to see so many old friends at the funeral yesterday. Great service. Dennis Thies' words were touching.
Written on January 24, 2018.
A GIANT IS GONE.
I woke up this morning to the news that Mr. Bill Thies Sr. has left us. It is true that I had not seen him for a very long time. But like in the case of any unexpected and unpleasant news, my heart just sunk. Upon further reflection, I realized that Mr. Thies was the first authority figure, with whom I had regular and at times intimate professional contact, that passed away, besides my Mom and Dad. Such news shakes your core and reminds you of the fragility of life.
More than 30 years ago, I arrived in South Florida and the Thies family embraced me with open arms. I had the privilege of serving the Thies Distributing organization. Bill Thies Sr., its President, was a family leader, a business leader, a community leader and a national industry leader for having served for a while as the President of the National Beer Wholesaler Association (NBWA).
Time is not kind. It pardons no one. Life is ephemeral. What is important are the memories one has created, the lives one has touched and the way one has made people feel. Mr. Thies had always made me feel welcome and respected, so much so that I honorably embraced the moniker that was assigned to me in the intimate circle of the family. Mr. Thies will be missed by the many people whose life he has touched. A GIANT is gone.
Nicole and I are expressing our most sincere condolences to the entire Thies family, in particular to Bill Sr's brother Dennis Thies, who has been a steadfast friend and supporter, as well as to some of his children with whom I have had the pleasure of working in some capacity: Bill Jr., Jimmy, Tommy and Heidi.
Odilo Rodriguez
January 29, 2018
May God bless him, condolences to the family.
Odilo Rodriguez
January 29, 2018
May god bless him, condolences to the family.
Rosemary Mendenhall
January 29, 2018
My condolences to the whole family. Many fond memories of the old days on Seminole Drive when we all had "little kids together". Go with Irish blessings,Billy.
Ken and Teri Kerr Families
January 29, 2018
The Kerrs and Strickmaker's, BeerPeople, Too, enjoyed making Retail Calls here and around the World with Bill/Dennis and Families. It was a great ride together. Best wishes to all. Bill, a very fine Man.
PatriciaMcCahill Manko Manko
January 28, 2018
Condolences and prayers for
Family
Susan Hatris
January 28, 2018
The Harris family from the old days on Seminole Drive send our condolences!
January 26, 2018
Kerry and Wendy English Goshen NY
Dottie & Bob Russo
January 25, 2018
We had many fun times with Bill and DeeDee. Bill was such a nice person.
Diane Barthel
January 25, 2018
A great man among men ... fond memories .
Carolyn Be ham
January 25, 2018
He and Dennis gave my husband an opportunity . Treated us like family.
Rick Thiefault
January 25, 2018
Lost a true legend in the Beer bizz! The Theis Family Passion was incredible loved by so many customers and employees!
The True Beer Man with great pride and took care of his employees like family!
One in a million Mr. Theis - Prayers to the family!
Duane Timm
January 25, 2018
I recall the wonderful memories of the Deerfield Country Club cruise we took from Montreal to Ft Laudedale It was a pleasure getting to know you, Bill.
Al Smith
January 25, 2018
Bill was a great guy. I knew him through Art Trollinger when I was with FLPD. I'm sure that he will be missed.
Mark Fujan
January 25, 2018
My sincere condolences to Bill's entire family.
Although I never met this great man my Brother David always spoke highly of him and the entire family.
He will leave a Hugh wake behind him,
And never be forgotten.
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