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Robert Thiele Obituary

Dr. Robert Otto Thiele, age 87, of Hilton Head Island, formerly of Cambridge, Ohio, died peacefully at his home Thursday evening December 5th, 2013. Born January 9th, 1926, in Boyton Beach, Florida, Bob, a veteran, served with the Army Air Corp during WWII and the Berlin, Germany Airlift, where he met his wife Edelgard. Bob resided in New York until moving with his family to Kansas City, Missouri, where he graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, in 1958. Dr. Thiele, D.O., practiced as a family physician for 40 years in Byesville, Ohio. He and his wife moved to their HHI vacation home (since 1984), upon his retirement in 2000. Bob was a previous member of the HHI chapter of Barbershop singers, The Yacht Club, Silver Sneakers, Christ Lutheran Church and Post #185 of The American Legion. Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edelgard; his 3 children: daughter Diane Bennett (Scott, deceased) of Cambridge, Ohio, son Robert (Cindy) of Punta Gorda, Florida and son Kim (Angela) of Soldotna, Alaska; 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Memorial services are scheduled for 11am Saturday, December 21st 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church, Pastor David Osborne officiating. Donations if desired are to be given to "DEEP WELL PROJECT", in loving memory of Bob Thiele.

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Published by The Island Packet from Dec. 10, 2013 to Jan. 10, 2014.

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Barry & Carol Hudson

December 4, 2022

We´re very sorry to hear of your loss. We send our deepest sympathy and praying for comfort and peace to all of you.
Barry & Carol Hudson

David & Judy Shedlock

David Shedlock

January 9, 2014

Diane, I send my deepest affections and sympathy. Shirley and I both consider you a good friend. Dr. Thiele was the last doctor who ever made a house call when my mother was sick in the late 1960s or early 1970s.

Cheri Harding

December 15, 2013

May your Guardian Angles keep vigil with you throughout your healing. Light, Love and Prayers to all.

Paula Kafury

December 14, 2013

So sorry to hear of Dr. Thiele's passing. I worked with him at the Developmental Center. Miss the funny stories he would tell and always a smile. R.I.P. Doc.

Cindy Abood-Smith

December 14, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Dr. Thiele's passing. He was a great person and a joy to work with. My condolences to the family.

December 14, 2013

Diane, my deepest sympathy for your loss. John

December 13, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Dr Thiele's passing. I worked with him for many years at SEORMC. He was always a kind, caring, gentleman. Paula Shockley.

December 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Dr. Thiele's passing. I worked w/him for years at SEORMC. He was always a kind, caring, gentleman.

December 13, 2013

I worked with Dr. Thiele a lot at Cambridge Community Hospital. He was so kind and caring to all of his patients. I have lots of good memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Cathy Yontz, RN

Mary J. Nichols Jerles

December 12, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Edie and your family.

December 12, 2013

He was our family doctor while growing up in Byesville. He even made housecalls! Graduated with Son, Rob, who hosted a Beatles party at their home on Meek Ave. in the early 60's. Such a kind man, with deepest sympathy, Mary Franklin Curtis.

Pat (Beebe) Love

December 12, 2013

My condolences to the Thiele family. I remember Dr. Thiele when he practiced in Byesville, in my younger years. May God comfort you at this time. Rob and Cindy, take care. I'm thinking about you.

Marilyn Barr

December 12, 2013

Edie and children; I wanted to offer my condolences for the loss of your Husband, Father & Grandfather. I have very fond memories of your family while living in Byesville Oh, not only was he my family Dr but you both were very good friends as we visited a lot in Sheri's Variety Shoppe & Newstand on some lunch hrs. May you sense the Lord's loving presence today and always, keeping you close in His heart, assuring you of his tender care and covering you with his grace;
With Thoughts and prayers to you all;
Marilyn Callihan Conroy Barr

Tony and Susan Kuklica

December 12, 2013

My sympathy to the Thiele family.God speed! I have many memories of going to school and growing up with Kim along with being in your house on Meek Avenue!

Craig Charleston

December 12, 2013

Sorry for your loss! Our Prayers for your Family!

Andrea (Pavlik) Fix

December 11, 2013

Very sorry for your loss. I have good memories as a kid at your home in Byesville.

Kay (Cox) Lucas

December 11, 2013

Ede and family, Sorry to hear of Bob/"Doc Thiele's" passing. Please accept our condolences. Will be thinking of you in thoughts and prayers. Many happy memories come to mind as I think of your family. You helped Byesville be a happy place to live during our younger days.

December 11, 2013

Dear Ede, our thoughts and best wishes go out to you during this time of grief. May memories of the 65 years you and Bob shared bring you comfort. With love, Hans and Claire

Alana(Lydick) Kilzer

December 11, 2013

Thinking of you all. What a wonderful legacy he left all of us. Thank you for sharing him with the Byesville area for so many years

Chris Max-Manzo

December 11, 2013

Ede, so sorry to hear this sad news. My prayers a going out to you and your family.

Tammy Geese

December 10, 2013

So very sorry to hear of "Doc" Thiele as I so foundly remember Tom Zimmerman calling him. He was a great man and leaves so many people with good memories.

Jud and Kathy Broom

December 10, 2013

Ede and family,
So sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers for comfort are sent to each of you.

December 10, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Dr. Thiele's passing. Thinking of each of you during this difficult time. Love and prayers.
Dana Smalley, Westerville, Ohio

Barry and Carol Hudson

December 10, 2013

Sending our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Dr. Thiele was always smiling and kind as we remember him from Byesville many years ago. It's our prayer God will bring you peace and comfort during the days ahead.
Love, Carol and Barry Hudson

December 10, 2013

Sadly missed by your friends at The Fitness Center. Your memory will always be in our hearts. R.I.P.
Walt, Marci-Anne and Martina

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