Wilburt Jerome Thiel, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by
family on June 24, 2024 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center. He was
born on August 5, 1934 to the late Clarence and Elsie (Kiel) Thiel.
Following his honorable service in the Army Reserves, he worked at
Kohler Company as a maintenance technician. He met the love of his
life Diane, and they were married on August 20, 1955 at St. John’s UCC
in Sheboygan. Together, they raised three children: James, Barbara,
and Judy.
Wilburt loved fixing bicycles, going to garage sales, going to Polkas,
puzzles, and of course, spending time with his friends and family. He
also had a big heart. In fact, his daughter made him a nice shirt to wear
when she was in high school, and for 36 years, he wore that red and
white collared shirt with pride. Wilburt loved his hometown, known for
helping neighbors and friends whenever needed. The world could use
more people like Wilburt.
Wilburt is survived by his wife of almost 69 years, Diane, their children
Barbara (Gregory) Sunke and Judy (Mike) Mueller, grandchildren
Jennifer Wagner, Heather Wagner, Dylan Thiel, Alex Thiel, great-
grandchildren Nevaeh, Cayd, Raylon and Rayah, and his sister Sally
Lane.
In addition to his parents, Wilburt is preceded in death by his son James
Thiel, his grandchildren Bradley Jeske and Stacie Kanzelberger, and his
brothers Clarence Thiel Jr., Norbert Thiel, and Marvin Thiel.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Rocky Knoll and
Sharon S. Richardson Hospice for their care and compassion.
A memorial gathering will take place on June 27, 2024 from 10:00 a.m.-
12:00 p.m. at Ballhorn Chapels, 1201 N. 8 th St., Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Burial will take place at Sheboygan Falls Cemetery, 375 Buffalo Street,
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, immediately following the gathering.
Please visit our website at www.ballhornchapels.com to share
memories and offer condolences.
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