Jerome L. Thiel, 75, of Sheboygan, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboygan Falls.
Born December 25, 1946 in Sheboygan, Jerome was a son of the late Herbert and Elanora Hinz Thiel. He attended Sheboygan area schools and graduated from Sheboygan South High School in 1965. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969.
Jerry worked for the Sheboygan County Highway Department for many years until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the AFL-CIO Local 1749 where he served on the board. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and gardening.
He is survived by his brother, Herbert (special friend Margaret) Thiel, Sheboygan; his sisters, Jean Lauer, Sheboygan, Judith (Merlin) Krull, Marysville, TN, and Lavern “Dolly” Kampmann, Sheboygan Falls; his sister-in-law, Louise Thiel, Fond du Lac; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends He is further survived by his good family friend, Thomas (Vicky) Lubach, Sheboygan.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wallace Thiel; sister, LouAnn Thiel; brothers-in-law, Don Lauer and Ronald Kampmann; sister-in-law, Joanne Thiel; and a nephew, David Thiel.
A memorial service for Jerry will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at the Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1132 Superior Avenue. Family and friends are welcome at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will take place in the Garden of Valor of Greenlawn Memorial Park.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Terrace Place, Sunny Ridge, Pine Haven and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for all of their loving care and support.
The Olson Funeral Home & Cremation Service has been entrusted with Jerry’s arrangements.
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