Thiesen, Paul (1908-1965)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1965 Jul 1 p. 5

Birth date: 1908 Nov 7

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• Paul Thiesen, 56, died Sunday morning at the Bethesda Home in Goessel where he had been a resident since Jan. 13 of this year. A native of the Goessel community, he lived on a farm until moving to the town of Goessel in 1951. Survivors include two brothers, Dan S. Thiesen and J. S. Thiesen, both of Route 2, Newton. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday forenoon at the Tabor Church, with Rev. James Waltner in charge.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1965 Aug 26 p. 8

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PAUL THIESEN

Paul Thiesen, son of Jacob B. and Helena Schmidt Thiesen, was born at the farm home of his parents in Marion County, Kansas, on Nov. 7, 1908. He departed this life to be forever with his Lord on Sunday, june 27, 1965. He attained the age of 56 years, seven months and 20 days.

He received his elementary education in the Heimbaugh District School and later attended and graduated from Goessel High School in 1900.

He was baptized upon confession of faith in Jesus Christ on May 27, 1928 by Rev. P. H. Richert. He became a member of the Tabor Mennonite Church, where he remained a faithful member until his death.

A heart condition from early childhood caused him to miss a year of school in his early teens, hospitalized him several times, and limited his ability to do hard, physical tasks. Shortly after last Christmas he took sick and was hospitalized after which he entered the Berthed Home.

He lived in the Goessel community his entire life. Following the death of his parents, he lived with his brother Jacob until he moved to his own home in Goessel.

On the morning of June 27 he was up for breakfast as usual and mentioned that he might attend worship service. At 8:15 a.m. he fell over and was gone.

He leaves to remember his life two brothers, Dan S. Thiesen and Jacob S. Thiesen of rural Newton, and their families; three aunts, Mrs. H. J. R. Schmidt and Mrs. Henry Brandt of the Bethesda Homel, and Mrs. Marie K. Schmidt of North Newton; one uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. David J. Schmidt, Aberdeen, Idaho; his neighbors and friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 29, at 9:15 a.m. at the Bethesda Home and at the Tabor Mennonite Church at 10 a.m. with Rev. James H. Waltner officiating. Six of his nephews were pallbearers. An octet sang at both services and at the cemetery. Bartel was made at Tabor Cemetery.

The Mennonite obituary: 1965 Jul 20 p. 469