Wayne Thelen
Wayne Peter Thelen Portland, MI Age 60, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2012 at home after a long courageous battle with prostate cancer. Christmas Day, the most glorious day was Wayne's favorite holiday. He was born to Robert and Viola (Blundy) Thelen on September 20, 1952 in Portland. Wayne retired this past July from the Delta Township Utility Department after 26 years of service. He loved hunting, horseback riding, and driving his team of ponies in the Portland and Eagle parades. Wayne especially loved spending time with his family and friends at their property up north near Marion, MI, horseback riding, camping, or just sitting around the campfire at home down by his pond. He loved life, and mostly, his family. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Viola Thelen; brother, David Thelen; nephew, Brian Thelen; brother-in-law, David Martin; sister-in-law, Patricia Thelen. Wayne is survived by the love of his life and soul mate of 24 years, Deb (Wcislo) Thelen of Portland; loving daughters, Nicole (special friend Josh Gardner) Thelen of Portland, Tracy (Tom) Wirth of St. Johns, and Shannah (fiance Jerry Beach) of Bay City; grandchildren, Carly and Nolan Wirth of St. Johns; siblings, Jan Getzen of East Lansing, Robert (Arlene) Thelen of Portland, Marlene (Wayne) Dick of Lyons, Judy Martin of Portland, Donald Thelen of Portland, Mary Baker of Battle Creek, and Gail (Richard) Hill of Lenox; numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; in-laws John and Patricia Wcislo of Portland; sister-in-law, Donna (John) Abbate of Punta Gorda, FL; brother-in-law, John (Bethany) Wcislo of Wichita, KS. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Larry King at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3 p.m., and a Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Friday. On line condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.Obituary
Wayne Peter Thelen Portland, MI Age 60, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2012 at home after a long courageous battle with prostate cancer. Christmas Day, the most glorious day was Wayne's favorite holiday. He was born to Robert and Viola (Blundy) Thelen on September 20, 1952 in Portland. Wayne retired this past July from the Delta Township Utility Department after 26 years of service. He loved hunting, horseback riding, and driving his team of ponies in the Portland and Eagle parades. Wayne especially loved spending time with his family and friends at their property up north near Marion, MI, horseback riding, camping, or just sitting around the campfire at home down by his pond. He loved life, and mostly, his family. Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Viola Thelen; brother, David Thelen; nephew, Brian Thelen; brother-in-law, David Martin; sister-in-law, Patricia Thelen. Wayne is survived by the love of his life and soul mate of 24 years, Deb (Wcislo) Thelen of Portland; loving daughters, Nicole (special friend Josh Gardner) Thelen of Portland, Tracy (Tom) Wirth of St. Johns, and Shannah (fiance Jerry Beach) of Bay City; grandchildren, Carly and Nolan Wirth of St. Johns; siblings, Jan Getzen of East Lansing, Robert (Arlene) Thelen of Portland, Marlene (Wayne) Dick of Lyons, Judy Martin of Portland, Donald Thelen of Portland, Mary Baker of Battle Creek, and Gail (Richard) Hill of Lenox; numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins; in-laws John and Patricia Wcislo of Portland; sister-in-law, Donna (John) Abbate of Punta Gorda, FL; brother-in-law, John (Bethany) Wcislo of Wichita, KS. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Larry King at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge Street, Portland. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 3 p.m., and a Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Friday. On line condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.
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