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1939
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2016
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Gary Thiems Obituary
He was born on Thursday, October 19, 1939, in Highland, IL, the son of the late Walter W. and Anita A. (nee Plocher) Thiems.
On Saturday, September 16, 1961, he married Diann J. (nee Broniec) Thiems at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL, who survives in Edwardsville.
He was also a member of Carpenter Local - St. Louis, MO. He was a former member of Moose Lodge.
Gary was born and reared in Highland. He was a 1957 Highland High School graduate. He attended Carpenter's School. He made Edwardsvillehome in 1969. He worked for John Kraus, Cannon Construction, and started Thiems' Construction in 1972 in Edwardsville and now in Roxana. They build roads, bridges and commercial construction. He was still active in the business. In 1992, he developed 18 hole Fox Creek Golf Course and Fox Creek Estates (a large residential subdivision). He enjoyed boating on Table Rock Lake, winter in Florida at Marco Island and riding motorcycles. When he was young his hobbies were golfing, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife: Diann J. Thiems, nee Broniec, Edwardsville; two sons: Terry L. (Dee) Thiems, Edwardsville, and Tad W. (Significant Other - Justina Carroll) Thiems, Edwardsville; grandchildren: Tara N. Thiems, Edwardsville, Taylor L. Thiems, Edwardsville, Tanya M. Thiems, Edwardsville, Tianna J. "Tia" Thiems, Edwardsville and Tad W. "T.J." Thiems, Jr., Edwardsville and one sister: Rita C. (Dale) Rinderer, Trenton.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, pastor officiating.
Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Thiems
October 20, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Gary's passing. We are greatful to have known him. Always enjoyed our conversations. He will be truly missed.
Nancy and Danielle
The Barber Shop
October 18, 2016
Diane and family, we are so sorry to hear of Gary's death. He will be miss dearly. Your friends from Bonne Terre Construction, Inc.
Phillip Davis and Dennis Foret
Andy & Anne Burkett
October 18, 2016
Diann, Terry and Tad (and family), please accept our sincere condolences on Gary's passing. We just heard about it this morning and are so sorry. We ran into him about a month ago at the clubhouse and had a great visit. He was always a gentleman to us during our 13 plus years and counting living at Fox Creek and he will be missed. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Dnahue 218 laborer
October 17, 2016
My condolences
Paul Worthey
October 17, 2016
Diane, Terry, Tad and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Gary, "General" was a well liked and, "one of then guys" at Fox Creek. He was a great friend and will be missed.
Nancy & Gerry Eversgerd
October 17, 2016
Diane, Terry, Tad and family,
We were saddened and shocked to hear of Gary's passing, he was a special guy and we will always remember all the help he offered when moving to Fox Creek. You have our sympathy through these difficult times.
Sandy (Pfeiffer)Thomas
October 17, 2016
Diann, Terry and Tad - I am sorry to hear of Gary's passing - I am niece of Curly Krouse and remember a time before when us kids were all younger and you lived across the road from Berdella and Curly - before Gary bought the property known as Fox Creek - may you all find comfort from family, friends and faith.
Mary Ann Ludwig
October 17, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Mary Ann and Dan Ludwig
Rich Donner & Linda Miller
October 15, 2016
We are so sorry for you family's loss. Gary was a hell of a guy!! We feel lucky to call him our friend.
Daryel Buesking
October 15, 2016
Diane,Terry and Tad I am sorry to hear about your dad. He was a man of his word and always did what he said he would do. I enjoyed cutting his hair for the years I had him as a customer and enjoyed him for the years I lived at Fox Creek your family is in my families prayers.
October 15, 2016
Great guy and friend with a great family! Glad to have known him as a neighbor. Don Stewart, Tucson, AZ., formerly Fox Creek Condos.
Susan Pirok
October 14, 2016
My son Robert has worked for Gary the last 13 years and has always said wonderful things about him and I know Robert will miss him
Gary &Glenda Reiter
October 14, 2016
He was a good gentleman, with his wife & sons built a wonderful golf course in which I was their Supt, he will be sadly missed.
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Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland1501 9th Street P.O. Box 187, Highland, IL 62249-0187
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