Walter Edward Thessen
May 2, 1931 ~ November 16, 2017
Walter Edward Thessen, 86, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017, at his home.
He was born May 2, 1931, in Taos, the son of the late William Stephen, Sr. and Walburga Mary (Borgmeyer) Thessen.
Walter served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was united in marriage on August 4, 1956, in Bonnots Mill to Dorothy Evelyn Kliethermes who survives at the home.
Walter worked as a dairy farmer, and as a carpenter for various construction companies including Elmer Stockman Construction, Otke Construction, and Gordon Realty.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He enjoyed farming, gardening, tending to his cattle, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Thessen, Wardsville; nine children, Karen (Dan) Kleiner, Columbia; Arlene Branum, Fredericktown, MO; Victoria (Bill) Mclean, Raeford, NC; Annie (Chip) Servis, Phoenix, AZ; Barbara (Danny) Fennewald, Austin, TX; Don (Jill) Thessen, Kansas City, MO; Daniel (Bonnie) Thessen, Warrensburg, MO; James Thessen, Austin, TX; Jeff Thessen, Austin, TX; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; two siblings, William Thessen, Jr., Taos, MO; Margaret Kliethermes, Loose Creek, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Kelly Thessen; one brother, James Thessen; one sister, Albertha Thessen; and his brothers and sisters in-law, Joann Thessen, Alvin Kliethermes, Clifford Kliethermes, Oscar Kliethermes and his wife Eva "Maggie" Kliethermes, Elsie Kliethermes LeCuru and Urban LeCuru, Laurine Kliethermes Heet, Shirley Kliethermes Prenger and Leslie Jaegers.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.
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Dorothy, Karen, Dan, and family —we are so sorry to learn about the death of Walter. We lift you all in prayer that God will pull you close to His heart and give you comfort through the many wonderful memories of special times spent together over the many years. Love, Dave and Shirly Kleiner
Dorothy & family. Buzz and I are both so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. I pray that God is with you and that you find peace in knowing that Walter is now living with God. Buzz and our families are sorry that we will not be able to make it up for the visitation or funeral, but know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts. We love you, Jean, Dean, Buzz, & Mary Lee.
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Dorothy, thoughts, prayers & hugs to you. Sorry for your loss!!!
Dorothy and family, Our deepest condolences on Walter’s passing. By the grace of God, he truly saved my life from the bull that day. I will be forever grateful. May he rest in peace. We are out of town and unable to be there in person.
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Daniel and all the family, so sorry for your loss. May the great memories of your dad sustain you through this sad time. With love prayers are being offered for your dad and all the family.
Im sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts….Linda Schermann