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Eric Thien Obituary
WOOD RIVER — Eric L. Thien, 62, passed away 7:22 a.m., Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital.
Born in Wood River, Illinois, on Nov. 3, 1957, he was the son of Ervin and Lestine (French) Thien.
A U.S. Army veteran, he was employed as a computer technician.
On May 25, 1984 in Edwardsville, Illinois, he married Debra Coleman. She survives.
Surviving also are a son, Adam (Lindsey) Thien of Alton, Illinois; daughters, Aime (Jason) Hamlett of Bethalto, Illinois, Jessica (Mark) Schandler of Roxana, Illinois, and Samantha Thien (fiance', Jeremy Staicoff) of Wood River; four grandchildren, Colton Hamlett, Anthony Schandler, Aiden Thien and Lennon Thien; and three brothers, Ervin Thien of Wood River, Wayne (Becky) Thien of Chesterfield, Missouri, and Doug (Rosella) Thien of Wood River.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, at Marks Mortuary in Wood River.
Private family burial will be in Woodland Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary PETERS-GRANDONE
March 18, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss Debbie and family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Nick Hoppe
March 6, 2020
I only worked with Eric for about a year and a half, but he was one of the easiest guys to get along with and he loved to share a laugh. I know he would want people to try to celebrate the life he lived rather than be sad that he is now gone.
Corinne & Craig Kittstein
March 5, 2020
Aime and family we are so sorry for the loss of your father. Sending love and prayers to all.
Julie Goble
March 4, 2020
Sorry about the loss of your loved one. I know Nancy & Linda from church. Prayers for you & your family.
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