Leo Thiele

Leo Thiele, age 86 of Columbus, died Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation will be 5-7 Monday, March 29 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. There will be a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

The Vigil and Mass will be broadcast live on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page. To access the page, CLICK HERE.

Leo Edward Thiele was born July 23, 1934 in Columbus, Nebraska to William and Anna (Kaster) Thiele. He received his education at St. Bonaventure High School where he graduated in 1952. Leo served in the National Guard. Leo farmed and raised cattle until his retirement. He has spent the winters in Mesa, Arizona for several years. He was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, a charter member of the Perpetual Adoration, Parish Council, Knight of Columbus #938, American Legion, and 4-H Council.

Leo is survived by:
Brother-in-law: LeRoy Sprunk Sr. of Columbus
and many nieces and nephews

Leo was preceded in death by:
Parents: William and Anna Thiele.
Brother: In infancy
Sister: Dorothy Helm
Brother: Arnold Thiele
Brother: Lawrence Thiele
Brother: Marion Thiele
Brother: Wilbert Thiele
Sister: Irene Sprunk
Sister: Helena Wiegand

In lieu of flowers and plants memorials are suggested to Scotus High School, St. Bonaventure Grade School and St. Judes