Niles Theel
May 29, 1927 ~ June 9, 2020
Niles Theel, 93, of Marion passed away on June 9, 2020. A celebration of life will be at a later date.
Niles is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne, of 71 years, daughters Wendy Martinson (Duane Dittmer), Patsi (Hal) Gann, and Sharon (Joe) Chiaramonte; grandchildren: Matt (Laura) Martinson, Staci (Jim) Schiltz, Gidget (Jason) Hagmeier, Henry Martinson, Katie (Ernest) Frazier; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, along with his sisters Wanda Hentges, Bev Fannon, and Erma Wulfekule.
Niles worked at Roland Wilbert Vault Company and retired from Wonder Bread.
His creativity included wood carving Noah's Ark, Santas, shorebirds, clocks and much more. He also took many family vacations, went fishing and played lots of games with the kids.
His famous saying, 'If a guy had'' a tin can, toothpick, and electrical tape he could fix anything.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed.
Many thanks to the staff at Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his family in his memory at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, 1000 13th Street, Marion, Iowa 52302.
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My wife and I send our condolences to you and your family Patsi Jay and Jo Moore
Sending our thoughts & prayers. Daron & Cindy (Keppler) Bockenstedt❤️
Dave & I send our sincere thoughts & prayers to Yvonne & the Theel family. Niles was a great family man and very talented with his wood carvings. We enjoyed knowing him and will miss him. May he Rest In Peace and May the Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. Our Deepest Sympathy, Dave & Mary Jo Adams
Sorrow for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to all. Sherrie
While I was looking though photos of Grandpa, it was difficult to find one that didn’t have one of us grandkids or great-grandkids climbing on him or one of us in his arms. He wouldn’t have it any other way. He always was there for us and would do anything for us kids! So many wonderful memories! Happy trails, Gramps. We all love you so much!
My Le and I send sincere condolences to the entire Theel family. Niles was a man’s man and protective parent, respected by all of us hanging out at the Theel house during the 60’s. I can still see him sitting in the back row of the Marion theater, with Mrs Theel at a Saturday matinee, keeping a watchful eye on his three pretty girls. What a look the guys would get! A great sense of humor too. It was obvious how proud he was of the whole family. Rest In Peace Niles.
Sorry for your loss! All in my thoughts and prayers!
Here’s to remembering a very friendly soul! I remember the instant smile from Niles every time I ran into him (and Yvonne!) at Hy-Vee or Lindale Mall. May you find peace in knowing what a wonderful man he was! With loving memories! Rick and Cyndi Korbel-Abts
I will miss all of our time together and how you made me feel so special. Your Doc misses you and hopefully you can smell all the roses you want now. Love you Grandpa 💜
I worked at Hy-Vee in 1974-76 while in high school and Niles always made it a point to see if I was working while he was stocking Wonder Bread. He touched many lives. Condolences to Yvonne, Aunt Wendy, Patsi, Sharon and the extended Theel family. Jerry & Sally Korbel
Sharon and the entire Theel family, my condolences on your loss.
He was such a dear man. I miss him coming into Sorg’s Drug. He always made us smile. Our deepest sympathy, to you all. Julia Morris Wittnebel and Edwin Morris
Mrs. Theel, Sharon,Wendy ,Patsi and family: I am truly sorry for your loss.I have such fun,fond memories of the time I spent with you all.We have shared so many laughs and love over the yrs. Mr.Theel was truly a kind man. Much love and prayers to you all . Love Mindy Chute Jost
One of my all time favorite couples. He’ll be greatly missed. I loved our chats at Hy-Vee. Condolences to the family. Yvonne,I’m so sorry for your loss.
Some men seem to have just the right recipe for being a Father and although I never meet Niles I can tell he was a sweet gentle soul…Looks to being that he finished life strong sharing Love with family as it grew…Fatherhood was never easy a delicate balance of Love and Displaine and always teaching…
Yvonne, my deepest sympathies. I have such wonderful memories of you and Niles and our times in Iowa. Much love to you, my friend❤️