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Joseph THIEL Obituary
Joseph Frank Thiel age 75 died March 3, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois he attended Culver Military Academy and was a graduate of Case Institute of Technology later named Case Western Reserve University. He spent the greater part of his life in Austin working 25 years for the State of Texas Health Department in the 1980s as the Director of the Bureau of Radiation Control.
He was a 20 year member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, a member of the Austin Yacht Club and the Navy League. He served as an amateur and commercial radio examiner, a member of RACES and ARES as an affiliated volunteer with the Office of Emergency Management for the City of Austin, Travis County. He was also a member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association, Inc.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife Carol, his brother James in Madison, Wisconsin, sons Steve in Austin, Texas and Joe in Holmes Beach, Florida, and a daughter Mary in Madison, Wisconsin. He had four grandchildren, Joey, Kayla, Katie and Cole. He will be missed by all.
A visitation with family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 12:00 p.m. and reception on Monday, March 6, 2017 at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin TX 78752.
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C.D. Rao
January 21, 2018
I learned about Joe's departure much later, but the impact and sense of loss were the same. He was a frank and unusually sensitive person, and a hand off type of leader. My tenure with the State of Texas was greatly enhanced by my association with him.
Ed Flowers
June 24, 2017
I grew up with Joe. We went to kindergarten at St. Paul's. I was crew on his winning race on Lake Travis. I will miss his gravely voice.
March 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Theil family at this sad time,
Ed and Darice Bailey
Rhonda Crum
March 5, 2017
So sorry for your and your family's loss, Steve. May God comfort you in your grief.
March 5, 2017
On behalf of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-5, our thoughts and prayers are with the Theil family at this difficult time.
Richard Ratliff
March 5, 2017
Joe, Was a most unusual man. There was no subject that he did not master. I enjoyed working with him for over 20 years and then seeing him weekly at our retires lunch. Joe will be greatly missed. Richard
March 5, 2017
Family of Joe Thiel: Joe will never be forgotten as being exceptionally generous, kind-hearted and always willing to lend a helping hand when needed.
Henry and Nell Hill
Austin, Texas
Laurie Coker
March 5, 2017
I am saddened to hear of Joe's passing. There are people who come into our lives and change our direction for the better. Joe interviewed me for a secretarial position when I badly needed a salary increase for myself and three children. He saw I had a degree in art and insisted I take the draftsman job instead. This job brought lifelong friendships I will always cherish.
Becky Wallace
March 4, 2017
Carol,
Terry and I are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful person and truly loved you. You are in our prayers!
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