Obituary for Herbert Thellin | Bauman Family Funeral Homes

• Date Of Birth: May 19, 1931
• Date Of Death: August 24, 2013
• State: Minnesota

Herbert Eugene Thellin Jr., died peacefully on Saturday August 24, 2013, surrounded by his family at his home in Hibbing MN after a courageous battle with cancer.
Herb was born on May 19, 1931 in Crosby, MN; the son of Doris (Fisher) and Herbert Thellin Sr. The family moved to Hibbing when Herb was toddler. He attended Hibbing High School and graduated in 1949. Upon graduation he enlisted in the Navy and spent four years aboard the USS Vesole during the Korean War.
After his service he returned home to Hibbing and married his high school sweetheart, Donna Galatz. They were married August 29, 1953 at Grace Lutheran Church and would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this year.
Herb loved engaging with people and enjoyed his work as a route salesman with American Bakeries, where he worked for 30 years. He was known to always have a smile and joke to share with his customers.
He was active in the Hibbing Elks Club, serving in many roles including Exalted Ruler. He truly enjoyed the fellowship it offered. Herb was life long active member of the First Presbyterian Church; where he had served as a deacon, superintendent of the Sunday School program, taught Sunday School and served on various committees over the years.

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