A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025 for 95-year-old Harold H. Thies of Red Bud, Ill., who passed away at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at his daughter’s house surrounded by his family.
He was born July 10, 1929 in Wine Hill, Ill. to Sigmund and Clara (nee Rubach) Thies, who both preceded him in death.
Harold married Lillian Valleroy on June 4, 1955, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ruma, Illinois; she preceded him in March 5, 2013.
He is survived by three children: Phyllis (Robert) Grohmann of Red Bud, Ill., Larry (Lori) Thies of Red Bud, Ill., and Tim Thies of St. Louis, Mo.; a daughter in law: Rosalyn Thies of Red Bud, Ill.; two siblings: Mabel Schoenbeck of Red Bud, Ill. and Art (Gladys) Thies of Red Bud, Ill.; eight grandchildren: Patty(Nathan) Salger, Danny (Tammy) Moll, Wendy (Robby) Cathell, Todd (Michelle) Grohmann, Tyson (Lindy) Grohmann, Bethany (Patrick) Grandt, Kaitlyn (Josh) Koch, and Tyler Thies; 14 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son: Bruce Thies, and four sisters: Ida Heineman, Selma Kueker, Wilma Neely, and Ruth Koester.
He worked at International Shoe Company in Evansville and Chester, and then spent over 40 years as a machine operator at Snyder General in Red Bud.
Harold enjoyed spending time mowing grass, picking up pecans, and handing them out to people. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
He was an avid bingo player with his wife and a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Harold drove his car till the age of 94.
Harold served in the Army as a corporal during the post-war era of World War II, from 1951 to 1952, and was stationed in Germany.
Harold was He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Ill., and V.F.W. Post No. 3553 in Chester, Ill.
Visitation wil Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025 at the Pechacek Funeral Homes in Red Bud, Ill., and 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Ill.
A fune A funeral will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025 for 95-year-old Harold H. Thies of Red Bud, Ill. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois. Officiating: Rev. Mark Winkelman.
Interment will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud, Ill.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois or to Vitas Hospice.
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