THIES
Fred W., of Prior Lake, passed away on February 6 at his home at the age of 83 after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Born in Medford, Oregon, Fred grew up in Minneapolis, and was united in marriage to Marion C. Kight on April 29th, 1938. They owned & operated 'Thies Texaco' (3957 Nicollet Ave S. Minneapolis) prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps (PFC) during World War II.
They purchased a lot on Prior Lake and built a cabin, which eventually became their permanent home after relocating from Minneapolis.
Fred worked at several auto body shops over the years and ultimately became the Body Shop Manager at Shakopee Ford until his retirement in 1975. He continued to do auto body repair/painting for neighbor's/friends out of his Prior Lake garage on Shady Beach Trail.
Preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Survived by Marion, his wife of 58 years, and three children; daughter, Mary Ann Hanson & husband Dennis of Prior Lake & two grandsons, David & Dale Hanson; son - Michael Thies & wife Joyce & two granddaughters, Tammi Bond & Randi Kay Thies of Parker, Colorado.; son - Richard Thies & wife Judy of Charleston, SC.
A memorial service was held at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Prior Lake on Tuesday, Feb 11, at 11:30am. A private burial was held at Fort Snelling. [Cremation Society of MN 924-4100]
The Silver Dollar...
Grandpa always carried a 1922 Peace Dollar in his pocket along with other change, a pocket knife, keys etc. I am sure that at one point I must have wondered and asked him why he kept that same old coin in his pocket all those years; carrying it with him every day, no matter where he went... but I certainly do not recall his answer.
It's formerly clean and detailed features were extremely well worn (see photos) from all the metal on metal contact in his pocket day after day, for literally...decades. At night, the contents of his pockets would be removed and placed on his bedroom dresser.
I do wish I could remember the story... the date doesn't seem to be significant; he would have been about 9 years old. It may have been as simple as; As long as he had that in his pocket, he would never be broke? But where did he get it? Perhaps it was the first dollar he earned? A gift from Mom or Dad?
One of those simple little things that you regret not recording the history of, especially when you arrive at that point when asking him 'just one more question' is no longer an option...
THIES
Fred W., of Prior Lake, passed away on February 6 at his home at the age of 83 after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Born in Medford, Oregon, Fred grew up in Minneapolis, and was united in marriage to Marion C. Kight on April 29th, 1938. They owned & operated 'Thies Texaco' (3957 Nicollet Ave S. Minneapolis) prior to joining the U.S. Marine Corps (PFC) during World War II.
They purchased a lot on Prior Lake and built a cabin, which eventually became their permanent home after relocating from Minneapolis.
Fred worked at several auto body shops over the years and ultimately became the Body Shop Manager at Shakopee Ford until his retirement in 1975. He continued to do auto body repair/painting for neighbor's/friends out of his Prior Lake garage on Shady Beach Trail.
Preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Survived by Marion, his wife of 58 years, and three children; daughter, Mary Ann Hanson & husband Dennis of Prior Lake & two grandsons, David & Dale Hanson; son - Michael Thies & wife Joyce & two granddaughters, Tammi Bond & Randi Kay Thies of Parker, Colorado.; son - Richard Thies & wife Judy of Charleston, SC.
A memorial service was held at Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in Prior Lake on Tuesday, Feb 11, at 11:30am. A private burial was held at Fort Snelling. [Cremation Society of MN 924-4100]
The Silver Dollar...
Grandpa always carried a 1922 Peace Dollar in his pocket along with other change, a pocket knife, keys etc. I am sure that at one point I must have wondered and asked him why he kept that same old coin in his pocket all those years; carrying it with him every day, no matter where he went... but I certainly do not recall his answer.
It's formerly clean and detailed features were extremely well worn (see photos) from all the metal on metal contact in his pocket day after day, for literally...decades. At night, the contents of his pockets would be removed and placed on his bedroom dresser.
I do wish I could remember the story... the date doesn't seem to be significant; he would have been about 9 years old. It may have been as simple as; As long as he had that in his pocket, he would never be broke? But where did he get it? Perhaps it was the first dollar he earned? A gift from Mom or Dad?
One of those simple little things that you regret not recording the history of, especially when you arrive at that point when asking him 'just one more question' is no longer an option...
Gravesite Details
Cremation Burial
