GEORGE J. THIEL

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GEORGE THIEL Obituary

Name: Visitation for GEORGE J. THIEL
Start: 2018-07-10T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-07-11T02:00:00.000Z
Location: White Funeral Home & Cremation Services

George J. Thiel GRIFFITH, IN- George J. Thiel age 92 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday July 7, 2018. He is survived by his children: Michael Thiel, Larry (Robin) Thiel, and Sandra (Sam) Chen; grandchildren: Joshua (Elizabeth) Thiel, Matthew Thiel, Tommy (fiancée Kristin Black) Thiel, Danny Thiel, Candice (Ryan) Chen, and Carson Chen; great grandchildren: Andrew, Kate, George, and Betty. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friend, Debbie Meadows. George was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Helen; his wife of 66 years Peggy; and by his siblings: Bill (Ethel), Clarence (Mary), Francis (Marge), and Elizabeth (Bob) Schiesser. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Directly at St. Mary Catholic Church located at 525 N. Broad St. in Griffith with Fr. Theodore Mens celebrating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday July 10, 2018 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave. in Griffith. There will be an afternoon wake service at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. George was a WWII Army Veteran and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary Men's Club, St. John VFW #717, and the Griffith American Legion Post #66. He was a member of the Griffith Fire Dept. for over 60 years, serving as Chief for 29 years. George retired from Christenson Chevrolet in Highland after 45 years. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, and fishing and he was a former coach in Griffith Little League, and Griffith Girls' Softball. George also assisted at all Griffith High School sporting events. Memorials may be given to St. Mary Catholic Church or Hospice of the Calumet Area. For information, please call WHITE FUNERAL HOME at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at: www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com

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Published by The Times from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE THIEL

10 Entries

Cathy Medanich

July 11, 2018

God bless Him. A great man

Ann Hunt

July 10, 2018

To Mike and the extended Thiel Family,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of George, the patriarch of a wonderful family. I only had the pleasure of meeting George, (and Peggy) once in person. I used to work for Mike, one of George's sons. There was never a doubt that Mike so admired his Dad, loved him, and respected him.
I can't even imagine how proud George must have been of Josh and Matt!!

May George RIP. Sending prayers for all during this time.

Cathy Medanich(Schiesser

July 10, 2018

What a wonderful man.. My Uncle and Godfather. I will always cherish the times I spent at your house. You raised your children like you to be great. To my cousins I feel your pain of the loss,cherish memories and his faith in our Lord.He is in God's Kingdom.. Bet there will be a card game this Saturday they are all back together. Love and Prayers Cathy

July 10, 2018

Dear Mrs. Thiel, still remember all the things your husband showed me when working for him. Hope he has been able to share all of those times with you. Marilyn Reiss

Suzie Austgen-Scheidt

July 9, 2018

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to George's family and his many, many, many friends. I met George while working at Christenson's in the late 70's. I liked him immediately. SO kind, so respectful and ALWAYS a smile on his face! He was a hardworking man who took pride in everything he did. His love and devotion for his family was everything to him. What an outstanding man he was. May God bless George's soul over and over again for all the good he did while he was here with us.

Suzie Austgen-Scheidt

July 9, 2018

My good friend George. I regret not being able to say so long in person. Your neighbor Nick.

KEISTON HOLLOWAY

July 9, 2018

ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

Roy & Wilma Helfen

July 9, 2018

We will miss our old friend. Lots of memories of the Griffith Fire Department. George was a great Chief!! May he rest in peace.

Judi Schoon

July 9, 2018

Thank you for all your years of service to Griffith .

Brian RUSSELL

July 9, 2018

I worked at Christenson Chevy with George back in the 70'S he was the best person you ever want to meet and what a worker he did everything at the dealership he will be missed.

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