Gerald Thelen

Gerald V. Thelen died April 14, 2009 at the age of 88. Born December 23, 1920 in Fowler, MI the son of Arnold and Irma (Bauer) Thelen. He was a faithful member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the 4th Degree and a proud member of the Farm Bureau. He married his loving wife of 64 years, Odelia Fedewa on June 7, 1944 and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2008.

Gerald is survived by his daughter, Gerrie (John) Dixon, three sons, Bill (Laurie) Thelen, George (Linda Hart) Thelen, Fr. Fred Thelen and daughter-in-law, Pat Thelen. Gerald is also survived by his grandchildren, Jennifer Thelen, Alana Thelen, Paul Thelen, Gina Dixon and Amber Dixon; many foster children over the years, including foster daughter, Kathy Miller and her family, sisters, Verena (Dahl) Deboer, Ambra (Richard) Hansen and brother, Clair (Margaret) Thelen. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Lester Thelen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2009 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Fowler, burial at Holy Trinity Cemetery with Fr. Fred Thelen, Fr. Dennis Howard, Fr. Sylvester Fedewa and Fr. Matthew Fedewa officiating. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Wednesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Home, with Rosary Services at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 3 p.m. on Thursday and a Vigil Service at 8 p.m. on Thursday. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com/memories/47260/ / where you can leave a favorite memory, submit a photo, or sign Gerald's online guest book.