Robert W. "Bob" Thiesen
1949 - 2021
Robert "Bob" W. Thiesen, 71
died January 31, 2021 at his home. Bob was born in Goessel, Kansas on
September 27, 1949, the son of Adolf and Gladys Goossen Thiesen.
Robert spent most of his childhood in rural Marion County on his
family's farm. He attended a one-room schoolhouse for elementary
school, and graduated from Goessel High School in 1967.
On May 24, 1974, Robert married Donna
Hiebert in Maize, Kansas. The two celebrated 46 years of marriage
last year. Robert enjoyed target shooting and spending a lot of time
with his grandkids. He loved to travel and take short trips.
He is survived by his loving wife,
Donna Thiesen; daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Jeff Stone;
grandson's Garrett of Newton and Tanner Werner of Wichita;
Granddaughter Jessica Benewait of Newton.
He is preceded in death by his parents
and brother, Lowell.
A graveside committal service will be
held 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 6, 2021 at Greenwood Cemetery in
Newton with The Reverend Donna Voteau presiding.
Petersen Funeral Home Newton, Kansas
