Thiel, Andrew

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• Immigration: Abt 1872
• Obituary: 1 Mar 1923; Chilton Times

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Obituary:
The sudden death of Andrew Thiel, which occurred on Monday morning, saddened the community in which he was prominently known for many years. Mr. Thiel was in his usual health until the Thursday previous to his death when he was taken suddenly with an attack of pneumonia. His children were called to his bedside and everything possible was done for him but asthmatic trouble from which he suffered for the past ten years aggravated the attack and he passed away as above stated. To add to the sorrow of the household the wife and mother was stricken with pneumonia and took to her bed the day following her husband's attack and is still in serious condition.
Andrew Thiel, son of the late Claus Thiel and Johanna Berhow was born in Schleswig, Germany, April 4th, 1851. He came with his parents to America in 1872, locating in New Holstein. On Feb. 15, 1876, he was married to Wilhelmina Gerkins of Chilton town and they began housekeeping on a farm in North Charlestown. After two years residence there they moved onto what was known as the Peter Dix farm in Chilton town, now the Canning Company's farm. In 1880 they purchased the Thiel homestead, which is now occupied by their son, Andrew J. Thiel, on which they lived until some five years ago when they retired and purchased the residence of Mrs. Detlef Greve on Brooklyn Street. On Sunday, Feb. 18th they celebrated their 47th Wedding Anniversary at which nearly all members of their family were present and at which time both Mr. and Mrs. Thiel were well and in unusually happy frame of mind, little thinking that they were so soon to be separated by death.
Mr. Thiel was a man of some prominence in public affairs. He held the position of town assessor in Chilton town for 18 years and in the fall of 1904 was elected on the democratic ticket to the office of county treasurer for Calumet County, which position he held for six years. His administration of that important office could not be improved upon, nor could his well remembered courtesy to those who had business in the office. He was a member of the Calumet County Fire Insurance Company of New Holstein and for thirty-three years acted as their agent in this district. He also represented the Hail and Cyclone insurance companies of Hortonville and Juneau for a period of twenty-five years, which positions gave him a wide acquaintance and many friends. His leading characteristics were his strict integrity and his devotion to his family, who though grown to manhood and womanhood sadly feel the loss of his fatherly counsel and loving presence.
He is survived his widow, seven sons, Herman of Madsen, Henry of Chilton town, Arthur of Madsen, Attorney John A. of Mayville, William at home, Andrew J. on the homestead farm, Chilton town, Lorenzo at home and three daughters, Mrs. John Genske of Chilton Town, Mrs. Chas Schaefer of Plymouth and Miss Jean at home.

Andrew married Gerkins, Wilhelmina 15 Feb 1876. Wilhelmina was born Abt 1859; died Abt 1950; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Chilton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 3 Jun 1971; Chilton Times

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Obituary:
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Andrew J. Thiel, 75, of R. 1, Chilton, a well-known auctioneer who died Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital following an illness of two months.
Services were at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton, the Rev. Quentin Moeschberger, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery, Chilton. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Chilton, was in charge.
Born in the Town of Chilton on Aug. 28, 1895, he was a son of the late Andrew and Wilhelmina Gerkens Thiel. He was a farmer and auctioneer for 56 years, retiring from farming 10 years ago. He was still active in auctioneering until the time of his illness. Mr. Thiel was a director of the Commercial Bank of Chilton.
He married the former Florence Bargenquast on April 14, 1917 in Chilton. She died May 26, 1958. On Jan. 23, 1959 he married Mrs. Cecilia Wenker Dippen in Iowa. Survivors include his wife; a son, Randolph, Town of Chilton, and a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Elaine Daul, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Herman, Menasha, William, Fond du Lac, and Larry, Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Alfred Lawonn, Chilton. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.

Andrew married Bargenquast, Florence 14 Apr 1917. Florence was born 15 Jun 1897, New Holstein, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 May 1958, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Chilton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Elaine — Daul, Ralph. Ralph died Bef 2016. [Group Sheet]

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• 1930 Census: 1930, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 31 Jan 2016; Appleton Post Crescent

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1930 Census:
Andrew J Thiel32
Florenz Thiel31
Randolph Thiel9
Elaine Thiel4 [4 10/12]
Gilbert Siebaker17

1940 Census:
Andrew Thiel43
Florence Thiel42
Randolph Thiel17
Elaine Thiel14

Obituary:
Randolph A. "R.A." Thiel, age 93, of Chilton, died on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, surrounded by his family. He was born January 6, 1923 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Andrew "Col. A.J." & Florence (Bargenquast) Thiel. He married Armella M. Gerhartz on May 15, 1943 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stockbridge.
Shortly after marriage, R.A. served in the United States Merchant Marines from 1944-1945. After completing his service, R.A. settled outside Hilbert and began raising his family and establishing himself in the family business. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert, VFW Post 3153 and American Legion Post 125 in Chilton, the Knights of Columbus, the National & Wisconsin Auctioneers Associations, and the Wisconsin Real Estate Association.
R.A. lived a long and storied life in which his living presence was larger than life itself. The ambition he showed and the knowledge he possessed garnered people's admiration and respect in all he did. He held a very strong work ethic and loved every moment he spent working when he owned and operated Thiel Real Estate and Thiel & Thiel Auctions.
In his time away from work, R.A. loved to go hunting; he had an eagle eye, spotting game before everyone else and made shots no other hunter could comprehend. He also enjoyed many of the finer things in life; things like good food, good wine and good times. The best three things in his life were being married to Armella, traveling to 109 locations throughout the world with her, and working in the Auction & Real Estate Business for 58 years.
Survivors include his children: Jerry Thiel, Jack (Vicki) Thiel, Tom Thiel & his fiancée Maggie; 5 grandchildren: Dori (Tim) Duchow, Brad (Dawn) Thiel, Kendall (Cindy) Thiel, Tamara (Nick) Geiser, Miranda Thiel; 12 great grandchildren: Kale, Keaton, Ashley, Brittney, Andrew, Alisa, McKenzie, Brady, Carliann, Lukas, Bennett & Ella; 4 great-great grandchildren: Lyden, Oliver, Magnolia & Jayden; and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Lula Schoen, Ruth Gerhartz, Bernita Perry, Marvin (Phyllis) Gerhartz, Lyle (Betty) Gerhartz, Donna Commerford and Mary Jane Gerhartz. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
R.A. was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Armella; a daughter: Jane Thiel; and a sister: Elaine (Ralph) Daul.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, February 5, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert with the Rev. Michael Betley officiating. Friends may call at the church from 9:00 am until 10:45 am on Friday, February 5, 2016
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Randolph A. "R.A." Thiel.
Online Condolences wietingfuneralhome.com

Randolph married Gerhartz, Armella 15 May 1943. Armella was born 29 Apr 1920, Stockbridge, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 May 2015, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 31 May 2013

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Obituary:
Jane M. Thiel, age 64, of Chilton, died on Friday May 31, 2013 at her home, following a courageous seven and a half year battle with breast cancer. She was born on July 16, 1948 in Fond du Lac, daughter of Randolph "R.A." & Armella Thiel. She had married Arno Luchterhand Jr. Jane was a graduate of Prospect Hall in Milwaukee, and had worked as a paralegal for Edward Eick Law Office in Chilton, Twohig Law Office in Chilton, Fox Law offices in Chilton and Manitowoc, and was currently working for the Dewane Law Office in Manitowoc. She also operated a tax preparation service in the Chilton area and cashiered for Thiel & Thiel Auction Service for many years. Jane was an avid reader and loved outdoor activities like bonfires, family outings, and spending time with her dog Hogan. She had a big heart, and was always willing to open her door to help family and friends. Survivors include her life partner, Terry Duchow of Chilton; her dog, Hogan; her parents, Randolph "R.A." & Armella Thiel of Chilton; 3 brothers, Jerry Thiel of Chilton, Jack (Vicki) Thiel of Appleton, Tom (Maggie) Thiel of Chilton; a godchild Dori Duchow; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends: 2 special friends, JoAnne Boll and Teresa Suttner and family. Funeral services will be at 5:30 PM on Wednesday June 5, 2013 at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton, With the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 5 PM on Wednesday. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Jane M. Thiel. Special thanks to Brenda Lefeber of Affinity Visiting Nurses, friends Ken and Terry Flemming, Dr. Goggins and his entire staff, especially Jamie for all of their wonderful care.

Jane married Luchterhand, Arno (son of Luchterhand, Arno and Wrensch, Genevieve) [Group Sheet]