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Bruce Thielen Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1943 - 2006 Bruce E. Thielen - 1943-2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: 04/12/06 - 10:13:27 pm EDT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce E. Thielen, 62, of 2517 E. Euclid St., Ashland, Ky., passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2006, at his residence. Mr. Thielen was born Dec. 1, 1943, in Minneapolis, a son of Myrtle Haug Thielen of Minneapolis and the late Edward Matthew Thielen. He was honorably retired after 22 years with the U.S. Navy, where he served as chief petty officer (E7) and owned and operated East Cooper Lock & Safe Co. in Mount Pleasant, S.C. He served in Vietnam as a hull maintenance technician and received the Antarctica Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal. He was a member of the American Legion, Etiwan Masonic Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite and Omar Shrine of Mount Pleasant and was an associate member of El Hasa Shrine of Ashland. He was a Kentucky colonel and a member of Associated Locksmiths of America. Additional survivors include his wife, Joy Downs Thielen of Ashland; a son, Johnathan Downs Thielen of Ashland; two brothers, Charles Thielen and his wife, Kathy, of Minneapolis and James Thielen and his wife, Trisha, of Ontario, Canada; three sisters, Janice McPeek, Gloria Feeley and her husband, Wally, and Mary Johnson and her husband, Chuck, all of Minneapolis; many nieces and nephews; and a son, Joseph Thielen and his wife, Alleen, of Wilmer, Ala. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2006, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Mark A. Kloha. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery with military graveside services by American Legion Post 93 of Kenova, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be James Paul Downs Jr., Ralph Reed Downs, Mike Hale, Dustin Downs, James Kelly Downs and Jeff Rose. Honorary pallbearers will be Pavin Reed Downs, Jaxon Downs, Griffin Downs, Matthew Rose and Johnathan Downs. Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101. Online condolences may be made to steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 9 condolences.

Charles and Kathleen Thielen Monday April 24, 2006 at 2:17 PM

It will be 2 wks. tomorrow since Bruce has passed away and we can picture him in heaven having coffee with his dad and smiling down at both of you. At the times when you least expect it he will be standing right beside you. Bruce has left his home with you here, but he will never truly leave you. Cherish the precious memories and know that Bruce will live on forever in both of you. May time and God's embrace heal your sorrow. We love you so! Chuck and Kathy

Pete Williams Wednesday April 19, 2006 at 8:47 PM

Joy: My deepest sympathy to you and Johnathan. It was a pleasure caring for Bruce. He was a fantastic patient and one that I will never forget. Much love to you, Pete

Patty Qualls May Saturday April 15, 2006 at 4:45 PM

Joy, Please accept my sincere expression of sympathy in the passing of your dear loved one, Bruce. He has been reunited with his Maker and is at peace. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you since we did Jury Duty together. Hope to see you again in the future. We are actually up for jury duty again this November. They seem to get me every two years. I will be thinking about you and praying for you... Much Love, Patty

Lori Poehler Friday April 14, 2006 at 12:44 AM

Bob and Dot Schultz and daughters Barby and Lori were neighbors in North Mpls (Vincent Ave), Bob and Dot have passed on but Barby and Lori wish to express their Sincere sympathy to Bruce's family. May he rest in Peace. Please let us know how to contact Gloria Janice, Mary, Chuck and Jimmy as we would like to keep in touch with them. Lori Poehler 5550 Shorewood Lane Shorewood MN 55331 952-401-1064 Barby Israelson 155 Gleason Lake Road #318 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-297-6434

Nick Benson Thursday April 13, 2006 at 9:17 PM

Mary Johnson Thursday April 13, 2006 at 8:03 PM

Bruce was my older brother and I was his tag along when we were younger. Wherever Bruce was I was. I remember the time when Superman was created and Bruce thought he could fly. He had a blanket on like a cape and jumped off the garage. Needless to say he ended up in the ER for stitches. I will miss our phone calls but know how much he was suffering also. Joy and Johnathan, Chuck and I will see you in June. MARY

Ellen Reynolds Thursday April 13, 2006 at 4:37 PM

Johnathan- I'm really sorry about your loss, and I want you to know that everything will be okay. Just remember that your friends will always be there for you. See you at school! -Ellen

AALL BASEBALL TEAMS- JANE WILLIAMS(MARNIERS) Thursday April 13, 2006 at 10:52 AM

We are very sorry for the loss of Bruce he will be greatly missed at the Baseball Field. He was a very sweet man. God Bless you Joy & Johnathan and your family.

Susan Elaine Thielen Thursday April 13, 2006 at 9:43 AM

I want to send my condolences to the Thielen family.I have always loved my father and thought of him thru out my life.Although the relationship was not the best I did love him and wished I could have really known him.He will always be a part of me. Susan Elaine Thielen

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