Robert J. Thiel Obituary

Passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Dostalek) for 51 years. Beloved father of LeeAnn (Raymie) Grundhoefer and Sara (Scott) Lefeber. Cherished papa of Melanie Lefeber. Dear brother of Joyce (Dennis) Dostalek, Dennis (Susie) Thiel, Sandy (Mike) DeLuca, Albert (the late Grace) Van Dyke and Erwin "Sonny" (the late Susie) Gross. Brother-in-law of James (Patty) Dostalek, Robert (Menchie) Dostalek, David (the late Kathy) Dostalek, Dennis (Joyce) Dostalek, Richard (Marilyn) Dostalek, Linda Dostalek, and Jeff Hutton. Preceded in death by his parent John and Virginia, brother Glenn and brothers-in-laws Michael and Thomas Dostalek, and sister-in-laws, Mary Hutton and Joan Dostalek.

Curly was genuinely a "Dandy like Candy" guy. He was always sharing a smile, making somebody laugh daily, and the life of the party. His motto, "Go with the Flow," inspires us to enjoy every precious moment in life rather than fighting the current. A life so wonderfully lived deserves to be wonderfully remembered. Prost! A private celebration of Curly's life will take place at a later date.