Photo courtesy of Martin-Mattice Funeral Home - Emmetsburg
1929 - 2021
To Mark, Jim and Sara,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom and also that I was unable to be there to see you in person. I always enjoyed visiting with Eileen at family occasions throughout the years (and with your Dad too!). They were always one of the highlights. My deepest sympathy and prayers for your families. Hope to see you all again during happier times. Fred
Alfred Schmidt
October 09, 2021 | Fairmont, MN | Family
So sorry Jim and family.our prayers and sympathy to you all
Marcia Schiltz
October 06, 2021 | Sisseton, SD
Dear Mark, Jim and Sarah,
Your parents were great people. We consider ourselves lucky to have known them. May you treasure many precious memories. Our love and sincere sympathy, Bill&Marcie Frevert
Bill/Marcie Frevert
October 03, 2021 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
So sorry to hear about Eileen i had the privilege to meet her when she was in the assistant living she was a very nice lady and will be missed prayers to your family
Brandon Thorsbakken
October 02, 2021 | Emmetsburg, IA | Friend
We’ve known Eileen for over 35 years now & what an amazing cook, role model & the kindest person in the room. She is with Marvin now once again. Our most sincere sympathy to her family & friends too. She will surely be missed but in a better place than us.❤
Bill & Leah Gillen
October 02, 2021 | Norwalk, IA | Friend
Mark, Jim, and Sarah, sorry to hear about Your Mom. Thoughts and prayers with your families.
Randy Schneider
October 02, 2021 | Cannon Falls, MN | Friend
In Loving MemoryEileen M. ThiesseSeptember 25, 1929 - September 30, 2021VISITATIONFriday, October 8, 20219:30 - 11:00 A.M.St. Paul Lutheran ChurchEmmetsburg, IowaSERVICEFriday, October 8, 202111:00 A.M.St. Paul Lutheran ChurchEmmetsburg, IowaCLERGYRev. John KoopmanINTERMENTFriday, October 8, 20212:00 P.M.Fairview Cemetery Fairmont, Minnesota
Eileen M. Thiesse, daughter of Edwin L. and Laurena (Schmidt) Moeller, was born September 25, 1929 in Martin County, Minnesota. She received her education in Minnesota and at the age of 16 Eileen moved to Fairmont to attend high school, graduating from Fairmont High School in 1947.
On September 14, 1950 Eileen was united in marriage to Marvin John Thiesse at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota. To this union three children were born.
While Marvin was in the Marine Corp, Eileen worked in California. After returning to Minnesota she was employed in Minneapolis while Marvin attended college. Marvin and Eileen made their home in Winnebago, Minnesota from 1952-1966. In 1966 they moved to Iowa, making their home in Cherokee until 1970 when they moved to Emmetsburg. Eileen helped sew draperies for Sedlock Drapery and Furniture while living in Emmetsburg. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker, caring for her family.
Eileen was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and church circle.
Eileen and Marvin enjoyed traveling and spending their winters in the south. They had the opportunity to spend two winters in Hawaii which they thoroughly enjoyed. Eileen loved to read and had a love of geography and history. She had an incredible memory for details. She enjoyed sewing and playing cards, especially Bridge. Eileen was involved in several card clubs throughout her life.
Eileen passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Laurena Moeller; her husband, Marvin on April 7, 2019; a sister, Lois Schwieger; and two brothers, Dennis Moeller and Cleo Moeller.
She is survived by her children, Jim Thiesse (Theresa) of Spencer, Iowa, Mark Thiesse (Cindy) of Olivia, Minnesota, and Sara VanBuren (Alan) of Spencer, Iowa; five grandchildren, Dr. Rebecca Thiesse (Mark Revier), Amanda Thiesse (John Meyer), Hannah Thiesse, Natalie Zupec (Austin) and Laura Thiesse; one great granddaughter, Evelyn Rossow; as well as many other relatives and friends.Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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