1929
Jerome
2005
Jerome Thoennes
May 9, 1929 — July 10, 2005
Jerome J. "Jerry" Thoennes, 76, rural Doran, MN, died Sunday, July 10, 2005 at his home. Jerry was born May 9, 1929 to Joseph and Anna "Dorothy" (Henschel) Thoennes at Millerville, MN. At a young age he moved with his family to White Rock, SD. He attended rural school in the Campbell, MN area. Jerry was united in marriage to Lauretta Schott on September 25, 1947 at Breckenridge, MN. The couple made their home at Morris, MN for 2 years and then moved to the Campbell area where they have lived for over 50 years. Jerry was an independent truck driver for 39 years, known to his truck driving buddies as "Geronimo." Following his retirement in 1995, Jerry enjoyed farming with the Deal brothers. He also enjoyed gardening, lawn mowing, building unique bird houses, and helping his children with remodeling projects. He especially enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren.
He is suvived by His wife: Lauretta of rural Doran, MN; His Children: Raymond (Linda) Thoennes of Wahpeton, ND; Richard (Susan) Thoennes of Sandstone, MN;Linda (Bruce) Helkenn of Montevideo, MN; Karen Milbrandt of Breckenridge, MN; David Thoennes of Breckenridge, MN; John (Amanda) Thoennes of Grand Forks, ND; Laurie (Tom) Roberts of Sioux Falls, SD; His Brothers: Urban (Joan) Thoennes of Minneapolis, MN; Omar (Maxine) Thoennes of Fresno, CA; His Sister: Luella Dunham of Fargo, ND; 14 grandchildren: Bradley & Kristie Thoennes; Jeremy Thoennes & Russell (Julie) Olson; Nikki (Mike) Shrupp; Shannon (Darren) Privratsky; David Jr. (Paulette) & Tim Thoennes; Matthew, Megan, and Jonathan Thoennes; Amanda & Alexis Roberts; Kyle VanCleave; His 7 great-grandchildren: Cody Frey; Devin Privratsky; Kari & Jacob Olson; and Mary & Melissa Walvatne and Isaac Fenske/Thoennes
He was preceded by: His parents: Joseph & Anna Dorothy Thoennes; His sisters: Louise Petermann & Dorothy Totze; His son: Daniel Thoennes; His grandson: Ryan Thoennes; His father and mother -in-law: Edward and Zella Schott.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 4:00 to 8:00pm at
Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.
Prayer Service 7:00 P.M at the funeral home, lead by Fr. Wenceslaus Katanga. There will also be visitation 1 hour prior to the funeral at St. John's Church
Funeral: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 -10:30 A. M.; St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton, ND
Officiating: Father Dale Lagodinski
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Funeral Home: Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Minnesota
He is suvived by His wife: Lauretta of rural Doran, MN; His Children: Raymond (Linda) Thoennes of Wahpeton, ND; Richard (Susan) Thoennes of Sandstone, MN;Linda (Bruce) Helkenn of Montevideo, MN; Karen Milbrandt of Breckenridge, MN; David Thoennes of Breckenridge, MN; John (Amanda) Thoennes of Grand Forks, ND; Laurie (Tom) Roberts of Sioux Falls, SD; His Brothers: Urban (Joan) Thoennes of Minneapolis, MN; Omar (Maxine) Thoennes of Fresno, CA; His Sister: Luella Dunham of Fargo, ND; 14 grandchildren: Bradley & Kristie Thoennes; Jeremy Thoennes & Russell (Julie) Olson; Nikki (Mike) Shrupp; Shannon (Darren) Privratsky; David Jr. (Paulette) & Tim Thoennes; Matthew, Megan, and Jonathan Thoennes; Amanda & Alexis Roberts; Kyle VanCleave; His 7 great-grandchildren: Cody Frey; Devin Privratsky; Kari & Jacob Olson; and Mary & Melissa Walvatne and Isaac Fenske/Thoennes
He was preceded by: His parents: Joseph & Anna Dorothy Thoennes; His sisters: Louise Petermann & Dorothy Totze; His son: Daniel Thoennes; His grandson: Ryan Thoennes; His father and mother -in-law: Edward and Zella Schott.
Visitation: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 - 4:00 to 8:00pm at
Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, MN.
Prayer Service 7:00 P.M at the funeral home, lead by Fr. Wenceslaus Katanga. There will also be visitation 1 hour prior to the funeral at St. John's Church
Funeral: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 -10:30 A. M.; St. John's Catholic Church, Wahpeton, ND
Officiating: Father Dale Lagodinski
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Funeral Home: Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral Home, Breckenridge, Minnesota
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