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| | | James Thiel |  | | Born: 04/30/1962 | | Birth Location: Estherville, Iowa | | Death Date: 03/12/2008 | | Death Location:Fairmont, MN | | Service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Grace Baptist Church in Emmetsburg. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery, Emmetsburg. | | Visitation: The family will greet friends from 4 - 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 15th at the funeral home. | | James Dean Thiel was born April 30, 1962 in Estherville, Iowa. He overcame a lot of adversities and received his G.E.D and
bachelors degree. On April 2, 2005, James was united in marriage to Julie Guttau at First United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley.
James worked for RV Central in Sheldon before returning to
Emmetsburg where he was currently employed with Kerber Milling Company and actively farming with his father.
James had numerous hobbies and interests. He enjoyed
farming, going to the races, fishing, boating and just about anything outdoors. He was quite handy and enjoyed working and tinkering with whatever needed fixing. More than anything, James loved his family. He attended Grace Baptist Church in Emmetsburg. James Dean was known affectionately to his family as “Sammy John.” He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2008, James Thiel passed away in Fairmont, MN.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Julie of Emmetsburg; father, Richard Thiel and fiance, Betty Leners of Emmetsburg; three daughters: Jamie Kay Thiel (Brian Susie), Jennifer Ann Thiel, and Jessica Lynn Thiel (Jeremy Kilberg) all of Sioux City, Iowa; two grandchildren: Lily Mae Susie and Ayden Thiel; five sisters:
Jeannie Reinders (Dan) of Havelock, Cindy Gould (Roger) of Ames, IA, Connie Cody (Mark) of Sutherland, IA, Ruth Harlicker (Rob) of Minneapolis, MN, and Sharrie Girres (Tim) of Graettinger; mother and father-in-law, Donald and Betty (Allmon) Guttau of Mondamin, IA; and two brothers-in-law: Craig and Mark Guttau of Mondamin, IA; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother: Beverly (Knudson) Thiel; an infant sister, Diane Marie Thiel; grandparents: Everett and Violet Knudson and Clarence and Hazel Thiel. |
| | | Posted at: 03/21/2008 | | By: Lu (LuBug) and Jon | | Juls,
We are sending our support and prays to you. I was so shocked when I opened the paper today! I wish I could give you a hug... |
| | Posted at: 03/18/2008 | | By: Ardyth (Long) & Buddy Vignes, Houston, TX | | Dick, We were so sad to hear about Jim. Please know you and all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers. |
| | Posted at: 03/16/2008 | | By: Tally & Mary Olson | | Dearest Cindy, Roger and all of Jim's loved ones,
With heavy hearts we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. You're in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all with comfort and peace and know that Jim will be celebrating Easter with your mom this year. Love to all, Tally and Mary |
| | Posted at: 03/15/2008 | | By: George & Carolyn Goeders, Northwood,IA | | Jim was a good friend through our high school years. Our thoughts and prayers to all of Jims family. |
| | Posted at: 03/15/2008 | | By: Tim Schneider | | Julie:
Buffy was a good friend and your in our thought and prayers' many many fond memories |
| | Posted at: 03/15/2008 | | By: Paul and Barb (Whitney) Thoreson | | Jeannie, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family at this difficult time in your lives. I remember your brother well from all the times I spent at your house when we were going through school together. May God bless all of you. |
| | Posted at: 03/15/2008 | | By: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Roetman | | James was a appreciated employee of RV Central, when he resided in Sheldon,Iowa.
He was very polite, with a smile for all.
To the family of James, sorry for your loss, with God's Blessing's may you find strength at this difficult time. |
| | Posted at: 03/15/2008 | | By: Rita Rosentreader -- Nebr | | Julie- All the Heath's from Nebraska want you and your family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Our Deepest Sympathy. |
| | Posted at: 03/14/2008 | | By: diane boyer mears | | Sharrie, I am so sad to hear this. It breaks my heart. Jimmy always held a special place in my heart. Please let your family know that I am thinking of all of you..Love diane boyer mears |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Jonna Rohrbaugh/South O'Brien | | My thoughts and prayers are with you Connie Cody and the rest of you family at this time.
Your faith will see your through.
Lots of love,
Jonna |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Darsi Huddleson, Lytton, Iowa | | Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family at this most difficult time in your life. Take care, Love, Darsi |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Carol and Dean Simonsen | | Julie, you are in our prayers. Jim was a family friend and neighbor through his school days, I think he told you that one time when we met you. He was a good young man. Will send a memorial soon. Simonsen's |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Lisa Hedberg | | Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Jon Rehder Family - Sutherland | | Connie, Mark and family. We are so sorry to hear that you lost your brother, as you grieve, know that we are thinking of you. You are in our prayers. |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Tiffany Manwarren | | Julie - I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband. We will be thinking about you at work. If you need anything at all, let us know, we are all your family and here for you. |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Betty and Curt Rehder | | Connie, Mark and family. When true friends are hurting, we hurt also. We want you to know our thoughts are with you in the loss of your loved one. Our prayer is that the Lord who died and rose again for us, will give you the strength to understand His ways. Love always, Betty and Curt |
| | Posted at: 03/13/2008 | | By: Kim Wood, Pocahontas | | Julie - you & your family are in my thoughts & prayers at this time of your loss. I know that you are a woman of strong faith and that will get you through this. |
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