- Date Of Birth: June 6, 1941
- Date Of Death: December 3, 2021
- State: Michigan
Anthony John Thelen, age 80, of Pewamo, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born June 6, 1941, the son of Louis and Hilda (Fox) Thelen. He was a member of St. Joseph Church and Knights of Columbus, and the VFW Post #3733. Tony spent most of his life farming with his brother, Bill. In retirement, he enjoyed wood working and playing cards with family and friends. He especially loved his wife, Mary Ann, his kids and grandkids, siblings, nieces and nephews, friends, neighbors and generally any person he met. Tony loved people. He devoted much of his time, treasure and talents in assistance to others, especially the less fortunate.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, James Thelen; his sister, Donna Kramer; his brothers-in-law, Philip Kramer and David Hanses; and nephews, Philip Kramer and Stephen Field. Surviving are his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary Ann (Feldpausch) Thelen; children, Sandra (Steve) Wolniakowski, Todd (Stephanie) Thelen, James Thelen, Michael (Amy) Thelen, Douglas (Bobbi) Thelen, Anthony (Celena) Thelen and Kerri (Ryan) Bengel; 26 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, William (Diane) Thelen; sisters, Sr Donna Jean, Kate (David) Hanses, Bonnie (Bob) Pearson and Sue Thelen; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (James) Thelen; and many nieces and nephews.
