OBITUARY provided by Ellen Sorenson
on November 18, 2014:
Norbert N. Theis 'Nubby', age 83, of Shakopee, entered eternal life on Monday, November 17, 2014, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, MN.
Nubby was born on January 13, 1931, in Marystown, MN, the son of Anton and Margaret (Hennen) Theis. He married Corrine Kerber on July 18, 1950, at St. Hubert's Catholic Church in Chanhassen.
He was a 4th Degree member of the James F. Campbell Council #1685 Knights of Columbus of Shakopee.
Although his primary passion was farming Nubby worked as a production and engineering manager at Minneapolis Moline and ADC Telecommunications. He served as the Chairman of Jackson township for 20 + years and was instrumental in the development of the 169 bypass and bridge. In this role he also served on various state transportation committees. Nubby enjoyed many activities and lived life to the fullest, among his favorites were card playing, time at the cabin, coaching tug of war teams and MN Twins baseball.
Family was very important to Nubby, he loved his time with them.
Nubby is survived by his wife, Corrine; children, Steve 'Hank' (Sherry), Bruce (Nancy), Connie (Paul) Doepke, Larry (Solveig), Jesse (Judy), Cindy (Vern) Pieper, Renee Erickson, Keith (Theresa); grandchildren, Sarah, Jenna, Charlie, Adam, Matt, Angel, Karen, Lucas, Abby, Brad, Mandy, Micah, Jake, Zach, Kelsey, Brian, Ashley, Tony, Meghan, Halle, Lindsey, Kayla, Kasey; 27 great-grandchildren; sisters, Esther Weinzierl and Arlene Luce. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen; grandson, Nathan; parents, Anton and Margaret; brothers and sisters.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial Friday, November 21, 2014, 10:00 AM at the Parish of Saints Joachim and Anne (Church of St. Mark), 350 S. Atwood St., Shakopee. Presiding is the Reverend Peter Wittman. Pallbearers are Sarah Reis, Adam Theis, Karen Ritchie, Brad Theis, Jake Theis, Kelsey Pieper, Tony Erickson, and Lindsey Theis. Interment Catholic Cemetery. After the burial, Nubby's family would like to invite everyone to the luncheon which will be held at the Knights Event Center in Shakopee.
Visitation: Visitation Thursday from 3-7 PM, and Friday from 8:00-9:45 AM, at the church.
Memorials: Memorials preferred to Shakopee Area Catholic Schools.
~ published on McNearney Funeral Home website on November 18, 2014