VandeHey, Kathleen Marie

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• Obituary: 26 Feb 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Thiel Beck, Kathleen M. (Mrs. Russell Beck) (Mrs. Syl Thiel)
Kathleen Marie Thiel Beck, age 85, of Appleton, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2008, at Franciscan Care Center, surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on November 26, 1922, in rural Kaukauna, daughter of the late John and Josephine VanDeHey. She was united in marriage to the late Sylverious M. Thiel on June 23, 1943, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage. "Syl" preceded her in death on April 21, 1992. Kathleen was a member of St. Thomas More Church in Appleton. She worked at Sam Belinke's jewelry store in Appleton and volunteered for Meals on Wheels and St. Vincent De Paul. Kathleen was a member of the Lady Elks Auxiliary, had a lovely alto voice and was a snappy dresser. Kathleen's hobbies included singing, playing the organ, dancing, entertaining, bridge club, traveling, decorating, gardening and walking. Kathleen married Russell Beck on February 14, 1994.
Kathleen was blessed with the gift of music and enjoyed passing that gift on to her children. She was happiest when singing and continued to sing throughout her stay at Franciscan Care Center where she was known for her harmonies and her yodeling.
Survivors include her husband, Russ Beck; two sons: Robert (Rhoda) Thiel and Gary (Bonnie) Thiel; two daughters: Mary (Jim) Roberts and Dawn (Kurt) Glaser; her grandchildren: Tammy (Paul) Young, Jeff Thiel, Robb Thiel, Todd (Julie) Thiel, Stacia (Todd) Keathley, Chad Roberts and his fiancee Liz, Dustin Roberts and his fiancee Ashley, and Ashley Roberts; her great-grandchildren: Ryan and Patrick Young, Isabel and Josh Thiel, Harris Keathley, and Elsa Thiel. She is also survived by two brothers: Lloyd (Pat) VanDeHey and Conrad "Connie" (Dorothy) VanDeHey; three sisters: Majilla "Dots" Ambrosius, Marie (Dick) Reetz, and Therese Eiting; and a sister-in-law: Evelyn VanDenBrook. Kathleen is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Kathleen is also survived by Russ' family. They include his daughters: Donna (Phillip) Gross, Charlene (Larry) Helminen, Susan (Michael) Henderson, and Barbara (Jerry) Schimmelpfenning and his sons: Russell (Susan) Beck, Jr., and John (Janis) Beck, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Syl Thiel, a son Timothy Thiel, Syl's parents Nicholas and Rose Thiel, brothers Elmer (Mildred) VanDeHey, Roche (Arvilla) VanDeHey and Robert (Rita) VanDeHey; two sisters-in-law Pauline VanDeHey and Rosalyn (Hank Horn) Thiel, brothers-in-law Norbert Ambrosius, Harland Eiting, Franklin Fahrenkrug, Ray Jonen, Bob Frank, George VanDenBrook; a niece Jan Larue; and a nephew Bill Eiting.
The funeral liturgy for Kathleen will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald Street in Appleton, with Fr. Gerald R. Falk officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call directly at the church on Wednesday morning from 9 a.m. until the hour of the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Green Bay District at 2670 S. Ashland, #101, Green Bay, WI 54304 (online at www.mda.org) or the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Wisconsin Chapter at 2900 Curry Lane, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54311 (online at www.alz.org). Please reference Kathleen Thiel Beck in your memorial donation.
The Thiel and Beck families would like to thank Franciscan Care Center for their extraordinary love and caring support for Kathleen.
WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
537 N. Superior Street

Kathleen married Thiel, Sylverious M. "Syl" 23 Jun 1943, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Sylverious (son of Thiel, Nicholas Paul and Fisch, Rose Anna) was born 19 Dec 1919, St. John, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 21 Apr 1992. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen married Beck, Russell 14 Feb 1994, , Outagamie County, Wisconsin, USA. Russell (son of Beck, Nicholas Jr. and Stielow, Mabel) was born Abt 1921, Menasha, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 4 Sep 2013. [Group Sheet]

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• Education - Graduation: 1962, Xavier High School
• Obituary: 24 Oct 2015; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Thiel, Robert J. Bob Thiel, age 71 of Menasha, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2015 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, surrounded by his family and dearest friends. Bob was born in Appleton on April 14, 1944, son of the late Syl and Kathleen (Van De Hey) Thiel. He was a member of the first graduating class at Xavier High School and attended the University of Wisconsin - Fox Valley prior to receiving a degree in vocal music from the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. On April 22, 1967, he married Rhoda Laabs at St. Therese Catholic Church in Appleton and together the couple enjoyed forty-eight wonderful years together. Bob taught at Appleton's James Madison Junior High School for two years and then entered the insurance industry as an agent for American Family. Soon thereafter American Family moved Bob to Madison to work in the training department. Later, he worked as a District Manager for American Family, based in Decatur, Illinois. Eventually Bob and Rhoda returned to Appleton where they operated a uniform business while Bob also worked for Integrity Insurance.
In 1981 Bob and his family moved to Seymour, Wisconsin where Bob became a very successful independent insurance agent. This culminated in the acquisition of two independent insurance agencies, one owned by Bernie Meyer and another owned by Bob's father, Syl Thiel. With the completion of these acquisitions Bob formed Family Insurance Center. This independent insurance agency has continued to flourish under Bob's successor Eric DeBruin, with locations now in three cities - Seymour, Greenville, and Stockbridge.
Bob was a voracious reader, jokester and story teller, often learning of a good story during his many travels with Rhoda. An avid sports fan, Bob could often be seen rooting for the Packers and Brewers. When the games were done Bob would go out for a motorcycle ride or go fishing. His love of fishing prompted a move to a retirement home on Cloverleaf Lakes where he spent hours chasing the elusive crappies. Bob and Rhoda also looked forward to their winters in Florida on the golf course with friends. He was a member of the Appleton Downtown Rotary Club where he received the Paul Harris Fellowship and also played in the Geriatric Jazz Band.
Many will remember Bob for his involvement with the Barbershop Harmony Society. With his dad's guidance Bob joined at the age of twelve and had been a member for nearly sixty years. He sang with countless groups including several with this family members such as The Thiel Family Singers, Family Feud, and Like Father, Like Son. Some of his dearest friends were also barbershop singers and when they teamed up they formed quartets such as Ham 'n' Wry, Vocal Affair, The Olde Tymers, Perfect Timing, and the gospel group Friends. For many years Bob was the director of the Appleton Fox Valleyaires Chorus and in 2000 was a co-founder and director of the Pride of the Valley Chorus. A music teacher at heart, Bob's ability to share his love for music was so very important to him. He was always ready to teach a tag to a newcomer, woodshed a classic with an old-timer, and show up at an afterglow "once in a while." His barbershop hobby meant the world to him and he treasured the countless friends he made over the years.
Bob is survived by his loving wife: Rhoda Thiel of Menasha; two children: Stacia (Todd) Keathley of Montclair, New Jersey and Todd (Julie) Thiel of Appleton; four grandchildren: Harrison and Ingrid Keathley and Elsa and Hunter Thiel; a brother: Gary (Bonnie) Thiel of Fond du Lac; two sisters: Mary (Jim) Roberts of Eagan, Minnesota and Dawn Thiel of Minneapolis; two sisters-in-law: Marcia (Howard) Vrankin of Port Washington and Cynthia (Bob) Becker of Oshkosh; and two brothers-in-law: Gary (Eileen) Laabs of Hanover, Pennsylvania and Tim (Theresa Henning) Laabs of Lublin, Wisconsin. There are also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Tim Thiel, and Rhoda's parents: Orville and Dorothy Laabs.
A memorial service for Bob will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 26, 2015 at First English Lutheran Church, 326 E. North Street in Appleton, with Rev. Mary Bauer officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street in Appleton on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM and again at church on Monday following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a memorial fund which is being established.
For more information or to share a memory of Bob, please visit www.wichmannfargo.com.

Robert married Laabs, Rhoda (daughter of Laabs, Orville and Knutzen, Dorothy) [Group Sheet]