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Name: Visitation for Richard A. Thelen
Start: 2016-03-04T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-04T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes - Delta Chapel

Published by Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes - Delta Chapel on Mar. 2, 2016.

Richard was born on April 9, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Richard was a resident of Lansing, Michigan at the time of his passing. He served in the U.S Navy during WWII. He was married to Bert. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday March 5 11:00 a.m. at St. Gerard Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. John Klein as celebrant. Visitation will be Friday March 4 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Palmer Bush and Jensen Funeral Homes Delta Chapel with a rosary prayed Friday 3:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Lansing with military honor being provided by VFW Post 701 honor guard. Donations can be made to Sparrow Hospice Association for Glycogen Storage Disease or the Autism Society of Michigan.

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April 28, 2018

Ann Nurenberg posted to the memorial.

April 19, 2018

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April 22, 2017

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Ann Nurenberg

April 28, 2018

James Judd, I am Dick's daughter. My father helped build St. Gerard parish and was buried from there. I think the Bruce Thelen (a football coach) you are talking about worked at Consumers and graduated from Pewamo Westphalia with my husband. Bruce passed away about 5 years ago and I do not know that he was closely related.

JAMES JUDD

April 19, 2018

Was he related to Bruce Thelen who lived on West Saginaw? I went to school with Bruce and belonged to St. Gerard Parish. I lived on Garfield Road, just down the road from where Bruce lived.

Jay R

April 22, 2017

We didn't know this fine American. We just watched the movie USS Indianapolis. Upon searching for survivors, we came upon this obit. My wife and I live in Jackson, and she was in the Navy as well, and we felt a kindred spirit. To a life well lived. Fair winds and following seas.........

Richard Thelen

March 5, 2016

Sorry to hear of Dick's passing, he was an honorable man and will be missed by many who knew him. I worked with him for many years and have always had the utmost respect for him and his dedication to GM. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.

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March 4, 2016

Sorry to here about Dick, he was a good friend to Dad, our prayers are with you. Morrie and Marty, Carson City

March 4, 2016

So sorry to here about Dick, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Morrie and Marty Riker

Doug,Linda Platt

March 3, 2016

I remember him coming to your house on Cooper Ave when the kids were little

Frank/ Nancy Manning

March 3, 2016

A great guy ..A man of character..
Our deep sympathy to Bert and family..

Kevin White

March 2, 2016

I know of him as a kind heart, and one who gave me advice on how to deal with certain aspects of my career. What a wonderful man whose wisdom will be with me

Lorraine Potter

March 2, 2016

He was a great man and loving father. You all have much to be thankful for and much to live up to! I will continue to pray for him.

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