Earl W. Thiems Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Earl W. Thiems of New Douglas, Illinois, born in Old Ripley, Illinois, who passed away on August 14, 2023 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Thiems and Emma Thiems (Hemann); his wife Dorothea Driesner; his children, Patricia Thiems and Carl Thiems; his brothers, Leroy Thiems (Elinor) and Gilbert Thiems (Helen); and his son-in-law Thomas Orf.
He is survived by: his children, Margie Orf, Edward Thiems (Tammy) and Faye Buchmiller (Timothy); and his grandchildren, Tasha, Luke, Samantha, Zachary, Ashlee and Brittani. He is also survived by four great grandchildren; & several nieces, nephews, & cousins.
Memorials are suggested to either the First Baptist Church of Highland, the New Douglas Fire Department, or to the American Cancer Society.
