Verner H. "Vern" Thelen

Verner Thelen Obituary

Thelen, Verner H. "Vern" 78 of Spring Grove, IL, founder & CEO of Thelen Sand & Gravel, Antioch, IL; beloved husband of Mary Ann "Bunny" (nee Stoffel); dear father of John "Jack" (Deborah), Mary Beth (Robert) Varak, Suzan "Sue" (Warren) Schumacher, Thomas (Paige), Peter (Terry Childers), Steven (Diana), Ann (the late Ross) Berry, Barbara (Mark) Miller and Margaret "Peggy" (Thomas) Miles; dearest grandfather of John (Tami), Jessica and Jennifer (Fiance, Patrick Barton) Thelen, Michael and Margaret "Peggy" Varak, Roger and Benjamin Schumacher, Drew and Taryn Thelen, Matthew and Erin Thelen, Jason Berry, Matilda, Samantha and Rachel Miller and Jacob, Alexis "Lexi" and Ann Miles; loving great grandfather of Taylor and Jacob Thelen; fond brother of Raymond (Rosemary) Thelen, Sr., Luella (James) Hunter and Lucina (John) Skinner; fond son of the late John and Agatha (Schmitt) Thelen and uncle to many. Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2. 2003, at St. Peter Church, 2206 Main, Spring Grove, Il. Interment parish cemetery. Visitation 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at Thelen Sand & Gravel, 28955 W. Route 173, Antioch, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation, a continuation of their perpetual giving to their communities, c/o Lakeland Community Bank, 1310 S. Route 12, Fox Lake, IL, 60020 or you may donate to your favorite charity or for masses. Arrangements by Strang Funeral Home of Antioch. Info., 847-395-4000.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 30, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Verner Thelen

13 Entries

The Fay family

October 9, 2003

Thelen family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Vern truly was a legend in Lake County and embodied the great American dream. His accomplishments continue to serve as an inspiration and a reminder that greatness can come from modest beginnings with hard work and a strong spirit. His legacy will always be with us.

The Fay family

Mark Infanti

October 7, 2003

Dear Thelen Family,

I was saddened to hear Vern had passed away, The short time I worked for his company were very special to me.Working on rain days at his home and seeing the joy that his motorhome gave him plus the many stories he had, always gave me a smile.He will be missed by many. He was a great man.My sincere regretts Mark Infanti

ROBERT & DOROTHY JENKINS

October 5, 2003

SORRY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS.GOD'S BLESSING'S TO THE FAMILY

Lu Belli

October 4, 2003

Dear Bunny & Family,

I wish to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time.

Lu Belli

Antioch Women's Golf League

John Mazzuca

October 2, 2003

My deepest sympathies to Thelen family, Vern was one great guy and he will be missed by all that new him.

Jay Johnson

October 2, 2003

I'm Don Muellers brother-in-law and was fortunate to play golf with Vern a few times. Even though it was a few times he was a man that showed what it was like to be a real family man. He treated me as if he knew me for a lifetime. My condolences to his family. He will always be in your heart.

Christ & Marge Moskos

October 1, 2003

Our sincere condolences to Vern's family.

Christ & Marge Moskos

mary & al gamauf

October 1, 2003

Our condolences to the Thelen family

Joseph Metzger

September 30, 2003

Dear Thelen Family,

We were very saddend by the News that your loving Husband,Father, Grandfather,Greatgrandfather, Brother of Raymond, Luella and Lucina has been called home by the Lord. His suffering on this Earth is gone, but the memories with him live on and he is with you in Spirit always."May you find Peace in the love of family and strenght in the caring words of family and friends".Thinking of you and yours in this your time of sorrow and are sending you our heartfelt Sympathy and prayers."May the love of God comfort you"

Elizabeth and Joe Metzger

Mary Fran Nordstrom

September 30, 2003

Our heartfelt sympathy to the family. Vern was a great man and a fine Rotarian.

Fox Lake - Round Lake Area Rotary Club

John Ranz

September 30, 2003

The brightest and best testament to Mr. Thelen can be found in the wonderful character and accomplishments of his children. Through them, he will live forever. From all of us at Regol-G, we wish the very best for all of the family.

Vern, Tom and Robert Bergman

September 30, 2003

Deepest sympathies to the Thelen family on the passing of one of the great pioneers of Northern Illinois.

Mr. Thelen will be greatly missed.

Kenneth C. Mazzuca

September 30, 2003

Our sincere condolences to a family always respected for their honesty, caring, giving, and standing up for the truth. Vern was the example as to what all Rotarinas should be. He guided me through my years of Rotary in the early 1970's and was instrumental in my Presidency in the Antioch Rotary Club. A true family man who will be missed by all.

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