Don Eugene Thiele

August 27, 1935 - December 5, 2020

Don Eugene Thiele, 85, of Egypt Mills, Missouri died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his home. He was born August 27, 1935 in Egypt Mills, Missouri to Julius G. and Mildred Fornkohl Thiele. He and Mary Jane Lange were married April 7, 1956 at Egypt Mills, Missouri. He worked at Spartech Plastics Manufacturing for 25 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Thiele of Egypt Mills; a daughter, Deborah Hoffman of Egypt Mills; two grandchildren, Martin (Kim) Hoffman of Jackson, Missouri and Jessica (Phillip) Hupp of Benton, Missouri; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Junior and Louis Thiele; one niece and two nephews. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am Wednesday at the church with the Rev. Barry Pfanstiel officiating. Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Egypt Mills. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills, 5665 County Road 635, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.