Kenneth J. Thiesen

~~
     Kenneth J. Thiesen, 90, passed away in Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Mr. Thiesen was born in Milwaukee on June 9, 1924 the son of the late John and Adeline (Nee: Devork) Thiesen.
    Mr. Thiesen served his country with the U.S. Army, in the 106th Infantry Division, from 1942 until 1945. On September 18, 1948, in Atonement Lutheran Church he was united in marriage to the former Jean Robinson who preceded him in death on April 1, 1998.He owned and operated his own business where he manufactured dental pieces, trade he learned from his father-in-law. Mr. Thiesen was a longtime member of Atonement Lutheran Church, the American Legion, and the Doctor of Motors. Mr. Thiesen, along with his niece, Sue Minton, took the Honor Flight in 2012; an event they will never forget. He and his wife were world travelers, something they both enjoyed.
     Surviving are his sister, Joyce Frederickson, of Racine; brother, Richard (Arlene) Thiesen, of Cookeville, TN; nieces and nephews, whom he thought of as his children; great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews, who he thought of as his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Thiesen is also survived by many special friends. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Glen Thiesen,
     A memorial service, with full military honors, celebrating his life will be held in the funeral home on Thursday, July 31st, at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Denise Mbise officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the service. His burial service will be held in West Lawn Memorial Park on Friday August 1st, at 10:00 a.m.. The family would like to publicly thank the nursing staffs of I.C.U., the 2nd Floor, and the Cardiac Rehab Program at WFH-All Saints. A very special “Thank You” to Dan Minton for taking special care of Kenny. We know how much he appreciated it and looked forward to their outings together. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials be made to the Cardiac Rehab Program at WFH-All Saints.