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Harold Raymond “Hal” Thielen

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Birth	:	13 Feb 1930 Panama, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Aug 2012 Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Description	:	Husband of Mary Jean (Hrinevich) Thielen (married 12 Apr 1969)∼son of John and Cecilia (Klein) Thielen. MCINDOE FALLS - Harold Raymond "Hal" Thielen, 82, finished his work on earth and returned to Our Lord on Aug. 26, 2012, in The Pines, in Lyndonville Hal was born in Panama, Iowa, on Feb. 13, 1930, to John and Cecilia (Klein) Thielen. On April 12, 1969, he married Mary Jean Hrinevich. Hal graduated from St. Mary's School in Portsmouth, Iowa, in 1947, as the class Valedictorian and continued his education, receiving his BA with Honors, from Notre Dame University. He was awarded his Masters from... Read More	Husband of Mary Jean (Hrinevich) Thielen (married 12 Apr 1969)∼son of John and Cecilia (Klein) Thielen. MCINDOE FALLS - Harold Raymond "Hal" Thielen, 82, finished his work on earth and returned to Our Lord on Aug. 26, 2012, in The Pines, in Lyndonville Hal was born in Panama, Iowa, on Feb. 13, 1930, to John and Cecilia (Klein) Thielen. On April 12, 1969, he married Mary Jean Hrinevich. Hal graduated from St. Mary's School in Portsmouth, Iowa, in 1947, as the class Valedictorian and continued his education, receiving his BA with Honors, from Notre Dame University. He was awarded his Masters from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. He also studied at the Vanderbilt School of Music in Chicago. Hal was an educator, teacher and school administrator. He began his career at the St. Francis School in Mt. View, Calif., moving on to the Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. He then went to the St. Edwards School in Cleveland, Ohio, and the St. Agnes School in Flint, Mich., before returning to the Gilmour Academy. He continued his career at the Cranbrook School in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., before going to Brandon Hall in Dunwoody, Ga., where he retired. Over the years, he taught French, English and religion, and advised award winning yearbooks and school newspapers. Following his retirement, he taught SAT classes and served as a private tutor. In 1967, Hal was recognized as a National Impact Teacher. While teaching, Hal inspired his students to excel - many times, in spite of themselves. Teaching and learning were Hal's anchors. While at Gilmour Academy, he revived drama productions. A lover of music, he played the organ and piano at church and for private events and directed several men's choruses. Hal and Mary Jean lived in Williston from 1989 to 1997 and moved to McIndoe Falls in 2005. He belonged to the Holy Cross Brothers for 18 years, was a Communicant of St. Eugene's Catholic Church in Wells River, and was a member of the McIndoe Falls Preservation Group. Hal was devoted to his dog, Rosie, and the sight of her brought a warm smile to his face. He was predeceased by a sister, Velma Ring; and two brothers, Jack Thielen and Neil Zimmerman. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Jean Thielen of McIndoe Falls; three sisters, Ella Mae Shaben of Harlan, Iowa, Janice Marker and husband, Donny, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Carolyn Mortensen and husband, Roy, of Naples, Fla; two brothers, Eldred Zimmerman and wife, Germaine, of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Richard Zimmerman of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a sister-inlaw, Bonnie Zimmerman of Indianola, Iowa; 37 nieces and nephews; 77 great-nieces and nephews; and hundreds of cousins. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, from 4 to 6 p.m., with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m., at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch St., Woodsville, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012, at 10 a.m. at St. Eugene's Catholic Church, 10 Center St., Wells River, with Father Vincent Onunkwo officiating. For more information, or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.rickerfh.com. Ricker Funeral Home, Woodsville, N.H., is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Burlington Free Press on August 28, 2012

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Where is Harold Raymond “Hal” Thielen's memorial?
Harold Raymond “Hal” Thielen's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did Harold Raymond “Hal” Thielen death?
Harold Raymond “Hal” Thielen death on 26 Aug 2012 in Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harold Raymond “Hal” Thielen's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

Cecilia K. Klein Zimmerman

(1907 - 1970)

Siblings

Velma Marie Thielen Ring

(1926 - 1997)

John Albert “Jack” Thielen

(1927 - 1997)

Ella Mae Zimmerman Schaben

(1933 - 2015)

Neil J. Zimmerman

(1939 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108