Theisen, Rev. Donald J.^{[1, 2, 3]}

1916 - 2009  (93 years)

• Name	Theisen, Donald J.
  Prefix	Rev.
  Birth	26 Jan 1916	Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	4 Oct 2009
  	Rev. Donald Theisen, 93, of Marinette passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the Luther Home. He was born on January 26, 1916, to the late Frank L. and Mary (Bernardy) Theisen in Porterfield. He graduated from the former Our Lady of Lourdes High School in 1934, at the head of the class. He then spent two years in the Minor Seminary at St. Lawrence in Mount Calvary, Wis. From there he went to the Major Seminary at St. John's in Collegeville, Minn. He was ordained on April 25, 1942, by the Bishop of the Green Bay Diocese, Paul Peter Rhode. His first assignment was as an assistant at Saint Steven's Parish in Stevens Point. About this time the Diocesan boundaries were redrawn which placed him in the LaCrosse Diocese. He then served parishes in Marathon, Sparta, Black River Falls, Waumandee, Bangor, White Hall, Mondovi and Norwalk. He retired in 1991 and lived for two years at a Priest's retirement home in LaCrosse, after which he returned to the Marinette area. He was a member of Holy Family Parish and a 50 year member of the Knights of Columbus. Father Theisen is survived by three brothers: Vernon (Christine) Theisen of Madison, Lawrence (Dolores) Theisen of Porterfield and Robert Theisen of Marinette. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers: Leonard and Norbert; sisters: Kathleen Kroll and Mary Walker. Visitation will be on Friday, October 9, 2009, at Holy Family Parish Our Lady of Lourdes Church from 9 a.m. until time of service. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. with The Most Reverend Bishop Jerome Listecki officiating and concelebrant Rev. Joseph Dorner, pastor Holy Family Parish. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Walsh. Thielen Funeral Home is assisting the family. The family would like to thank the staff and personnel at the Luther Home for their compassionate care. Source: Eagle Herald, 6 October 2009
  Burial	Saint Joseph Cemetery Walsh, Marinette County, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I185	Theisen & Allied Families
  Last Modified	9 Dec 2022

  
  

  Father	Theisen, Frank Lewis,   b. 2 Feb 1886, Peshtigo, Wisconsin, United States of America d. 10 Mar 1967, Marinette County, Wisconsin, USA (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Bernardy, Mary Ann,   b. Aug 1883, Walsh, Wisconsin, United States of America d. 5 Oct 1974, Menominee, Wisconsin, United States (Age 91 years)
  Marriage	9 Sep 1913	Walsh, Wisconsin, United States of America
  Family ID	F51	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S5] 1940 United States Federal Census, https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10053-879500290/donald-theisen-in-1940-united-states-federal-census. Donald Theisen Gender: Male Birth: Circa 1916 - Wisconsin, USA Residence: 1940 - County Trunk G, Porterfield Town, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA Age: 24 Residence in 1935: Same House - County Trunk G, Porterfield Town, Marinette, Wisconsin, USA Race: White Marital status: Single Parents: Frank L Theisen, Mary Theisen Siblings: Leonard Theisen, Vernon Theisen, Norbert Theisen, Mary Theisen, Lawrence Theisen, Robert Theisen Census: [S4] U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10002-52288047/donald-j-theisen-in-us-social-security-death-index-ssdi. Donald J Theisen Birth: Jan 26 1916 Death: Oct 4 2009 Last residence: Marinette, Wisconsin 54143, USA SSN issuing state: [S7] U.S. Public Records Index, https://www.myheritage.com/research/record-10220-461212111/donald-j-theisen-in-us-public-records-index. Donald J Theisen<br>Birth: Jan 26 1916