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Gerry Thiemann Obituary
Gerry Bernard Thiemann, founder of Cincinnati's Conversa Language School, died on February 19, 2020 in Costa Rica. Gerry served in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica from 1983-1985. While there, he used his accounting skills to make an agrarian cooperative profitable, started the first avocado tree nurseries in the mountainous region south of the country's capital, and raised funds to build a women-owned and operated bakery. The tree nurseries he helped start have since grown hundreds of thousands of trees for sale across Central America. With his wife, Carmen, Gerry founded Conversa Language School in 1989. Conversa has provided interpreting services for medical clinics, translation services to help businesses sell products in diverse markets, and taught immigrants and international students the language skills necessary to get better jobs. An avid golfer, Gerry was an active member of Clovernook Country Club and organized charity golf tournaments. He obtained an M.S. in Economics from Oregon State University. Gerry is survived by his wife, Carmen, his children, Carina and Danny, his mother, Mary Theresa, his brother, Joseph, and his granddaughter, Ollie Adela. Born on April 23, 1958, Gerry was one of four sons and is preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Ken Thiemann. His funeral service will be on Friday March 20th at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church at 11:00 a.m. at 5222 N. Bend Rd. in Cincinnati. The reception will follow immediately after from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Clovernook Country Club at 2035 Galbraith Road.
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Carmen Thiemann
March 6, 2025
Some memories a few months of your departure. 5 years have passed and it seems you just were here.
Your last day doing what you love, the beach and knowing your first grandchild was a blessing.
Thank you for all you did when with us.
Forever love you. Until we meet again.
Carmen
Carmen Thiemann
March 3, 2023
2023 - A memory to be with me for ever. Gerry is very alive in my hearts and each day of my life. I believe he is continuing his journey as we all do once we leave the physical body. We are spiritus beings in a physical body. He always be and we all be ONE. Love for ever
your wife for ever,
Carmencita
JUAN NICOLAIDIS and family
August 12, 2022
Really we sympathize enormously with this notice, since we knew about this sad news today. We remembered him so lovely since our kids (Giannis and Maria) went to CONVERSA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE to learn the language when moved from VENEZUELA (South America) to start their College studies in the US.
April 14, 2020
Love you Gerrito. You were the sun on every room. Always so positive. You made friends with every one, you love to talk, some time too much, but I love you so much, I will always love you, you left me so soon, but, don't worried, I am doing my best down here, and your mama is doing ok, and I will do any thing for her to help, when you are gone, so do not worried for her, I love your mother, so much, she is in you and you in her. Love you and miss you so much, but you have to go and, I am trying to understand that. Love you mi amor.
Gina
March 26, 2020
I was a PCV in Costa Rica from '73 to '75. May he rest in peace.
Mickey Merritt
March 15, 2020
Carmen - I didn't know of Gerry's death until I saw the notice in St I bulletin. I am so very sorry. He was a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many. I will be praying for all of you.
Rodney Thiemann
March 11, 2020
I can't believe Gerry is gone. Too soon. His influence will be felt from Costa Rica to Conversa for many years and he has left an indelible legacy. May God bless Gerry as he rejoins his brothers Paul and Kenny
Chip Branscum
March 11, 2020
Gerry was one of a kind! What a blessing to have shared time together. His passion was inspirational and his energy boundless! I'm grateful for knowing Gerry.
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