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Fr. John J. Theisen

John Theisen Obituary

Theisen, Fr. John J. Age 79 of Random Lake, died January 6, 2013. Fr. Theisen had served various parishes throughout the Milwaukee Archdiocese along with serving in various capacities on the archdiocesan level. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Victoria Theisen of Allenton, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews along with other family. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial for Father Theisen will be celebrated at 11:30AM on Saturday, January 12, 2013, at St. Dominic Parish, Sheboygan. Burial will take place at 11 AM, Monday, January 14, 2013 at St. Kilian Cemetery in Hartford. Family and friends may gather at the church, N. 21st and Geele Ave, Sheboygan on Saturday morning from 9AM until the time of Mass at 11:30AM. Memorials in his name are preferred. Online condolences www.reinboldfh.com Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home Sheboygan, Wisconsin (920) 452-7711

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Theisen

17 Entries

Mike Rice

January 17, 2013

Thank you Father Theisen for your role in the lives of all of us who grew up at St. Albert's Church in the '60's. You were our hero! I was blessed to be an alter boy back then - "miserere nobis Domine"

Maria Zoske

January 14, 2013

RIP Fr. Theisen!! St. Albert's was a wonderful school and church. I miss it fondly. I'm sure you brought a lot of joy and spiritual help to a lot of people.

Monica Tilk Fedel

January 13, 2013

Such a nice man and caring priest. St. Albert was lucky to have him in the 60's when I was the little girl who lived next door to the church. We were blessed to have him on earth and God is welcoming a special angel.

January 13, 2013

Father Theisen was a wonderful person. Always to kind to all. I feel privileged to have known him and know that I am a better person because of him. I'm happy for him that he is in heaven now.

Katy VanDeelen Sheboygan,Wi

January 13, 2013

I remember Fr Theisen from when I was a young teacher at St Albert Parish. He was so friendly and his enthusiasm was contagious. Everyone - children, teens, adults - loved him. Over the years I followed his career thru the Catholic Herald and thought he might eventually become a bishop, but I guess God had other plans for him. I hope he was welcomed into heaven by loving arms.

Mary Nehrling

January 12, 2013

Fr. Theisen is a very important person in my life as he blessed our marriage 33 years ago. While Fred and I kind of "flunked" the pre-marital inventory AND we were an inter-denominational couple, when he spoke with us to review that inventory, he also listened to us. While he knew there were some differences with the traditions of our religious denominations, he challenged us to use this to help strengthen our faith. 33 years later we continue to be thankful for Fr. Theisen and his counsel. I've always viewed him as a quiet man of great wisdom. How appropriate that he should pass into the arms of his heavenly Father and Mother Mary on the feast of the Epiphany - the feast of the Wise Men. Fr. Theisen had great love for his family, his parishioners, and all he met. He truly saw Christ in others! I thank God for his presence on earth.

John Olsen

January 11, 2013

I was baptized by and named after Father John. My family refered to him as Father No-no John because my sister would say "no no John" when he would jokingly pull on her pigtails as a small girl. I was too young to remember a lot. But I hear stories about how he was so much more than a priest. He was a real person; approachable, relatable, and kind. When my mother was going through her divorce, she remembers John as someone with a kind heart and as her shining light in an otherwise dark time. My entire family will be forever grateful to have had him in our lives. His name will live on with my son, Wesley John.

Michelle Theisen

January 11, 2013

Likely the dearest man I've ever met, and was honored to call him my Uncle... Much love always Father John...

Chris Swan

January 11, 2013

Fr Theisen was a good man and an inspiration. He will be missed.

JILL RESEBURG

January 11, 2013

Father Theisen was a true angel here on earth. Always a soft word and sweet smile. He was a true disciple of Christ. I am a better person for knowing him.

Fr Werner Wolf, OFM Cap

January 11, 2013

Eternal Rest for Father John! I grew up with Father in Nenno WI -- we spent our elementary school days at SS Peter & Paul School. I remember that I taught him how to serve Mass. The two of us went through every move before we served for Father Kraus. Our families were close. HIs father belonged to the same Skat Card Club ... so the nights they played cards at his hour our ours we had great times together . Father had a fruitful ministry. We did not see each other much after I left to join the Capuchin Franciscans. Yet we communicated now and then. My last time I was with him was for his Golden Jubilee at St Dominic's. He suffered much from his physical conditions. Yet he seemed jovial through it all. ... so John -- 'til we meet again intercede for us before the throne of God you served so well.

Teresa

January 10, 2013

Father Theisen was a

I had the privalage to work with Father Theisen when I was the Activity Director at Morningside Health Center. He would come to se the residents and perform a maass in all kinds of weather. Had a really nice talk with him about 5 months ago at a local Doctor office. He made me feel very special aeven thought he was going thru his own medical issues he took the time to discuss mine.He said we needed more listeners in the world to help with our problems.

January 10, 2013

One of the best!

January 10, 2013

I remember Father Theisen very well, I was about 7 or 8 when he was at St. Alberts. I have wonderful memories of that whole era.

Jane Bachman

January 10, 2013

A true friend and spiritual leader. May you rest in the peace of Christ.

Jim Schmitt

January 10, 2013

I always hoped to see him when I was taking a walk. Will miss his friendly greatings.

Julie Buchholz

January 10, 2013

Father John baptised me, and was a good friend of our family. He used to pull on my pigtails when I was a little girl and I would tell him,'no,no, John', and from that moment forward I always called him No-No John. I have thought of him often over the years, always with great respect and love. I will forever miss him.

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