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2018
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Simon Thielen Obituary
Sauk Rapids - Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Minden Township for Simon W. Thielen, age 85, of Sauk Rapids who passed away Tuesday at the St. Cloud Hospital. Rev. Michael Wolfbauer will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids and also one hour prior to services at the church on Friday moring. Parish Prayers will be at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home in Sauk Rapids.
Simon was born April 20, 1933 to William and Mary (Brennan) Thielen in Sauk Rapids. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was active during the Korean War. Simon married Glaria Swigart on August 16, 1958 at Ascension Catholic Church in Minneapolis. He was a proud member of St. Patrick's Church and had a strong faith. Simon appreciated the outdoors and liked going for walks in the woods. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Simon spent time researching local history, including his own ancestry and he and Glaria took a once in a lifetime trip to Ireland. He will always be remembered for the generous, loving and kind man he was.
Simon is survived by his wife of 59 years, Glaria of Sauk Rapids; children, Bill (Betty) Thielen of Rochester, Kim (Tim) Bachtle of Owatonna, Mary (Chris) Gardner of Monticello, Patrick Thielen of Princeton, Bonnie (Joe) Arendt of Rochester, Simon, Jr. (Brenda) Thielen of St. Cloud; grandchildren, Tim, Josiah and Ben Bachtle, Jennifer Rysavy, Matthew Thielen, Kyle and Samantha Gardner, Brennan, Cate and Anna Arendt; great grandchildren, Brady, Bryer, Grayson, Bennett and Caleb; sister-in-law, Marlene Thielen of St. Cloud and so many wonderful nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Brennan; sisters, Anna Mae Thielen, Helen Weber; brother-in-law, Jack Weber and granddaughter, Danielle Thielen.
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Karen RN
April 27, 2022
I still remember my home care visits to Simon. He was so positive and had that great sense of humor. It was a joy to make that visit every week!
Ann Connors
May 11, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear about Simon . I just found out. He will be missed dearly. My prayers are will you and the family. Lucille and Ann Marie Connors and Dennis Thielen.
Dorrine Schreifels (Thielen)
May 3, 2018
Sorry to hear about Simon my Sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Smith
May 3, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Thielen family. May your memories keep your hearts at peace during this time of sorrow. I will keep you in my thoughts, and remember the great sence of humor and quick wit Simon had. Love to all the family.
Mary
May 2, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Simon's family, Jeff,Lori,Christopher,Katie,Garrett and Spencer.
May 1, 2018
My deepest sympathy goes out to Simon's family. I was his home care nurse for a short time, and he was such a JOY. He had such a sense of humor and enjoyed life and expressed his love for Glaria. He will be missed. Karen RN
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