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Dr. David J. Thoennes Ph.D. HAMILTON SQUARE - Dave Thoennes, 68, of Hamilton Square passed away peacefully on January 10, at Compassionate Care Hospice in St. Francis Hospital. Dave was born in Kansas City, MO, where he attended Rockhurst College and received a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry. He later received a Master's in chemistry from DePauw University, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in organic chemistry at Vanderbilt University. Dave completed his post doctorate work at the University of Nebraska and subsequently worked for American Cyanamid as a senior research chemist. He was with the company for 34 years before retiring from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in 2008. Dave volunteered as an instructor for Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). He enjoyed visiting and playing with his six grandchildren, Alex, Amanda, Nicholas, Christopher, Emma, and Megan, as well as gardening, photography, home projects, genealogy, and writing. Dave was the son of the late James E. Thoennes, and brother of the late Michael, Susy, Marsha, and Ruth Thoennes. He is survived by his mother, Helen Frieda (Vogl) Thoennes; three brothers, Marty (Peggy), Dan (Betty), Paul (Lisa), and a sister, Rita Worden. He also leaves behind his wife, Paula, and five sons, Joe (Audra), Phil (Sudha), Frank (Michelle), Jim (Alicia) and Tom (Melody). Family and friends may call 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday at Saul Colonial Funeral Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. The funeral will begin at the Saul Colonial Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows, 3816 E. State Street Ext., Mercerville, NJ. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, (www.leukemia-lymphoma.org). www.saulfuneralhomes.com


Published by The Times, Trenton, on Jan. 12, 2011.
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My thoughts and prayers are with all of Dave's family. I appriciated the information on the Thoennes web page. My mother was Mary Ann Thoennes Nash,daughter of Nicholas Herman Thoennes and Mary Harder. Dave is up there with all the Thoennes clan having a Great Family Reunion. By any Chance does any one have any info on Valentine Thoennes? That seems to be were we stop.

Tom Nash
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Tom Nash

January 27, 2011

Dear Family,
Dave's words always brought light and life to me. He was truly a treasure. I know he will continue to send out his love from his place in the heavenly choir. May the Holy Spirit comfort you.
Much Love,
Kathy (Stavrides) Dewvall

Kathy Dewvall

January 17, 2011

Loving memory of a nicest and a wonderful colleague during my Cyanamid years and we will miss you.

S Rajan

January 15, 2011

Paula and family,

We send our deepest sympathy to all of you. Dave will always be in our hearts and will miss him. He is home with our Lord Jesus now. We will continue to pray for each of you in the days and weeks ahead.
With prayers, Gary & Elaine Lipton

Elaine Lipton

January 12, 2011

You will be missed

Kelly Conrad

January 12, 2011

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