Simply CremationJames C. Thelen
James C. Thelen, 86 of Waddell, AZ, died January 5, 2020, in Goodyear, AZ. He was born February 22, 1933, to Floyd and Ruth Thelen in Green Bay, WI. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. James, was a great caring man, had a unique silly sense of humor, quick-witted, who loved to tell a joke and make people laugh.
He was a very spiritual and held dear to him his faith, and especially his love for the Native American Elders, family, and friends. He was very active, enjoyed a good walk, bike ride and always had a morning exercise routine. His hobbies were; hunting, trout fishing, golfing, biking, jogging, and gardening. James was very healthy, but really enjoyed his donuts, chocolate and especially loved M&Ms.
He is survived by his wife, Hildi; two daughters, Joy, and Raquel; four sons, Jon, Jeff, Jamin, and Jason; two sisters, Sue and Barbra; two brothers, Kenneth and Tom; 19 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren
A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 2:00 pm, at Cotton Lane Church, 6240 N Cotton Lane, Waddell, Arizona, 85355.
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So sorry for the loss of your dad. My condolences to you and your family.
I just want his family and his close friends to know that my heart goes out to them. He was a wonderful step-father-in-law and step-grandfather. He was always so fun, kind, and generous to Jason, myself, Kiana, Jonah, Aaron, and Scarlett. He was always willing to help, and made it a point to attend the important events in our life. I will miss his smile, laugh, and hugs.