John Thiessen Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Thiessen in La Crete, Alberta, whose life came to an end on October 16, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilhelm Thiessen and Maria Thiessen of Schoenwiese; his siblings, Mary, Helen, Bill, Peter, Cornie and Jake; his siblings-in-law, Susan Thiessen, Tina Thiessen, Martin Giesbrecht, Peter Letkeman and Glen Campbell; and his parents-in-law, Horace and Margaret Campbell.
He is survived by: his wife Linda of Morden; his daughters, Jennifer Martens (Curt) of Altona, Cheryl Bischoff (Phil) of Kelowna and Gail Wichert (Jason) of Edmonton; his grandchildren, Aimee (Andrew), Peyton Martens (Cody), Charlie, Lucy, Chloe Bischoff, Sabrina, Owen and Elliot Wichert; his great grandchild Barrett Merke; his sisters, Betty (John Toews), Kate (Ed Klassen) and Anne (Allen Recksiedler); and his siblings-in-law, Katherine Thiessen, Blair (Monica Campbell) and Linda Campbell. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Morden Mennonite Church (363 Gilmour St, Morden, MB R6M1M5). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 4:30 PM at the Lakeside Cemetery - Morden Morden.
If friends so desire, donations may be made in John's memory to The Boundary Trails Health Centre Foundation, Box 2000, Winkler, MB R6W 1H8 or Many Hands Food Bank, 500 Stephen St, Morden, MB R6M 1T7.
