Henry R. "Harry" Thoele, 89, Teutopolis, Illinois died January 6, 2012 at his home. He was born April 16, 1922 in Teutopolis, Illinois, the son of Henry and Carrie Vahling Thoele. He married Lorene M. Mundt on October 14, 1947.
Harry was employed at Weber Implement, Teutopolis for 18 years. He later worked as a salesman for J.M. Schultz, also for 18 years. He then worked part-time for the A.S.C. office before retiring. Harry was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council 2874 and Teutopolis American Legion Post 924. He served as an assessor for St. Francis Township assessor for St. Francis Township for many years. He served with the US Army in the Pacific during World War II.
Harry most loved spending time with his family and grandchildren as well as his dog, Scrappy, and his cat, Orangie. He was an avid outdoorsman, often going fishing and hunting, and working in his garden. Playing cards and dancing with his wife were also some of Henry's favorite pastimes.
He also enjoyed watching Illini basketball games and sewing and patching jeans. Harry was well-known for having nicknames for his nieces and nephews, as well as other residents of Teutopolis. He delivered Meals on Wheels with his wife for 20 years. Another of Harry's passions was to go for long drives in the country to go check on local crops. Harry was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandpa, father-in-law and uncle.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene, Teutololis, Illinois; Sons, Keith "Harry" and Gene (friend, Molly Hofer), both of Teutopolis, Illinois; daughters, Margaret (Stephen) Longsworth, Teutopolis, Illinois; Kay (Dan) Goldstein, Effingham, Illinois; grandchildren, Jeremy Thoele-Purcell, Stephanie (finance, Tom Henson) Longsworth, Marie (finance, Luke Niebrugge) Longsworth, Adam (Kelsey) Goldstein, Lucas Godlstein and Marie Goldstein; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Thoele, Teutopolis, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joshua; seven brothers and one sister.
Services were held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, with military graveside rites.
Bauer Funeral Home, Teutopolis, Illinois was in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to donors choice.
Recorded in Effingham Daily News, effingham, Illinois.
Harry was employed at Weber Implement, Teutopolis for 18 years. He later worked as a salesman for J.M. Schultz, also for 18 years. He then worked part-time for the A.S.C. office before retiring. Harry was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council 2874 and Teutopolis American Legion Post 924. He served as an assessor for St. Francis Township assessor for St. Francis Township for many years. He served with the US Army in the Pacific during World War II.
Harry most loved spending time with his family and grandchildren as well as his dog, Scrappy, and his cat, Orangie. He was an avid outdoorsman, often going fishing and hunting, and working in his garden. Playing cards and dancing with his wife were also some of Henry's favorite pastimes.
He also enjoyed watching Illini basketball games and sewing and patching jeans. Harry was well-known for having nicknames for his nieces and nephews, as well as other residents of Teutopolis. He delivered Meals on Wheels with his wife for 20 years. Another of Harry's passions was to go for long drives in the country to go check on local crops. Harry was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandpa, father-in-law and uncle.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene, Teutololis, Illinois; Sons, Keith "Harry" and Gene (friend, Molly Hofer), both of Teutopolis, Illinois; daughters, Margaret (Stephen) Longsworth, Teutopolis, Illinois; Kay (Dan) Goldstein, Effingham, Illinois; grandchildren, Jeremy Thoele-Purcell, Stephanie (finance, Tom Henson) Longsworth, Marie (finance, Luke Niebrugge) Longsworth, Adam (Kelsey) Goldstein, Lucas Godlstein and Marie Goldstein; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Thoele, Teutopolis, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joshua; seven brothers and one sister.
Services were held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, with military graveside rites.
Bauer Funeral Home, Teutopolis, Illinois was in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to donors choice.
Recorded in Effingham Daily News, effingham, Illinois.
Henry R. "Harry" Thoele, 89, Teutopolis, Illinois died January 6, 2012 at his home. He was born April 16, 1922 in Teutopolis, Illinois, the son of Henry and Carrie Vahling Thoele. He married Lorene M. Mundt on October 14, 1947.
Harry was employed at Weber Implement, Teutopolis for 18 years. He later worked as a salesman for J.M. Schultz, also for 18 years. He then worked part-time for the A.S.C. office before retiring. Harry was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council 2874 and Teutopolis American Legion Post 924. He served as an assessor for St. Francis Township assessor for St. Francis Township for many years. He served with the US Army in the Pacific during World War II.
Harry most loved spending time with his family and grandchildren as well as his dog, Scrappy, and his cat, Orangie. He was an avid outdoorsman, often going fishing and hunting, and working in his garden. Playing cards and dancing with his wife were also some of Henry's favorite pastimes.
He also enjoyed watching Illini basketball games and sewing and patching jeans. Harry was well-known for having nicknames for his nieces and nephews, as well as other residents of Teutopolis. He delivered Meals on Wheels with his wife for 20 years. Another of Harry's passions was to go for long drives in the country to go check on local crops. Harry was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandpa, father-in-law and uncle.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene, Teutololis, Illinois; Sons, Keith "Harry" and Gene (friend, Molly Hofer), both of Teutopolis, Illinois; daughters, Margaret (Stephen) Longsworth, Teutopolis, Illinois; Kay (Dan) Goldstein, Effingham, Illinois; grandchildren, Jeremy Thoele-Purcell, Stephanie (finance, Tom Henson) Longsworth, Marie (finance, Luke Niebrugge) Longsworth, Adam (Kelsey) Goldstein, Lucas Godlstein and Marie Goldstein; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Thoele, Teutopolis, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joshua; seven brothers and one sister.
Services were held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, with military graveside rites.
Bauer Funeral Home, Teutopolis, Illinois was in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to donors choice.
Recorded in Effingham Daily News, effingham, Illinois.
Harry was employed at Weber Implement, Teutopolis for 18 years. He later worked as a salesman for J.M. Schultz, also for 18 years. He then worked part-time for the A.S.C. office before retiring. Harry was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council 2874 and Teutopolis American Legion Post 924. He served as an assessor for St. Francis Township assessor for St. Francis Township for many years. He served with the US Army in the Pacific during World War II.
Harry most loved spending time with his family and grandchildren as well as his dog, Scrappy, and his cat, Orangie. He was an avid outdoorsman, often going fishing and hunting, and working in his garden. Playing cards and dancing with his wife were also some of Henry's favorite pastimes.
He also enjoyed watching Illini basketball games and sewing and patching jeans. Harry was well-known for having nicknames for his nieces and nephews, as well as other residents of Teutopolis. He delivered Meals on Wheels with his wife for 20 years. Another of Harry's passions was to go for long drives in the country to go check on local crops. Harry was a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandpa, father-in-law and uncle.
He is survived by his wife, Lorene, Teutololis, Illinois; Sons, Keith "Harry" and Gene (friend, Molly Hofer), both of Teutopolis, Illinois; daughters, Margaret (Stephen) Longsworth, Teutopolis, Illinois; Kay (Dan) Goldstein, Effingham, Illinois; grandchildren, Jeremy Thoele-Purcell, Stephanie (finance, Tom Henson) Longsworth, Marie (finance, Luke Niebrugge) Longsworth, Adam (Kelsey) Goldstein, Lucas Godlstein and Marie Goldstein; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Thoele, Teutopolis, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Joshua; seven brothers and one sister.
Services were held at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Teutopolis, Illinois, with military graveside rites.
Bauer Funeral Home, Teutopolis, Illinois was in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to donors choice.
Recorded in Effingham Daily News, effingham, Illinois.
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