Diana Lynn Thele Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Diana Lynn Thele (Fort Madison, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 73, on July 5, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Donald Gillette and Dorothy Gillette (DeVilbiss); and her husband Gerald M. Thele. She is survived by: her children, Shannon Beaber (Tom Ruble) of Memphis, Missouri, Danette Thele (Danny Graham) of Luray, Missouri and Richard Thele (Christina) of Fort Madison, Iowa; her siblings, Catherine Nealey, Jean Frueh (Larry), Chuck Gillette (Denise), Terry Abolt (Rick Joint), Alice Lawson (Roy) and Alec Rhea (Tina); her grandchildren, Joshua Thele (Dacia), Chase Rogers, Reece Thele, Alex Thele, Benjamin Thele and Marcus Thele; her great grandchildren, Torrin Thele and Carter Thele; her aunts, Irene Martin and Betty DeVilbiss; Joanne Roth (Gary), Peggy Forney (Steve) and Art Rieke (Mary). She is also survived by one great granddaughter on the way; nieces and nephews.
A memorial has been established for Denmark Ball Association and Denmark Fire Department, contributions may be left at Barr Memorial Chapel.
