Thiessen, Louise Richert (1891-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 May 20 p. 6

Birth date: 1891

text of obituary:

Retired Teacher Called by Death

Corn, Okla. — Funeral services were held at the Mennonite Brethren Church here on May 3 for Mrs. Louise Thiessen, who taught in public schools of Oklahoma during much of her life. She died April 30 at the age of 81.

Mrs. Thiessen, the former Louise Richert of Newton, Kan., came to the Gotebo community in 1916 and taught school there. She came to the Corn area in 1930 and also taught here. She was named Washita County Teacher of the Year in 1953.

Her marriage to George Thiessen took place here in 1930, and he died in 1969. Surviving are five step-daughters, four step-sons, five brothers and one sister. — Corney J. Adrian

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 May 20 p. 11

text of obituary:

Community News from Review Correspondents

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CORN, OKLAHOMA

May 9, 1971

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It pleased the Lord to take home one of his saints, Mrs. George (Louise Richert) Thiessen passed away Apr. 30 at the Home for the Aged and was laid to rest on May 3. Mrs. Thiessen, who taught grade school for 49 years, began her teaching career in 1910 at the Liberty District 78 School at Alta Mills, Kan. Although she left Alta Mills before I began attending school all three of my children were in her class at the Corn Public School. She was married to Mr. Thiessen in 1930 and acquired an instant family of 10 children. However, she continued to teach after her marriage. Until recently she could still remember the children that she taught at Liberty school. The Bible speaks of some who are called to preach and some to teach. She was called to teach and served the Lord well. — Corney J. Adrian