Peter C. Thiessen Obituary
In loving memory of Peter C. Thiessen (Sussex, New Jersey), born in Paterson, New Jersey, who departed this world on May 11, 2026 at the age of 86. Peter leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter-in-law Amanda Thiessen (Demianych); and his siblings, Thomas Thiessen, Lester Thiessen and Abel Thiessen. He is survived by: his family Thiessen Greenhouses; his wife Jean Thiessen (Hanntz); his children, Janet McAuliffe (Brian), Ted Thiessen (Dawn), Faith VanAlthuis (George), Eric Thiessen (Lisa) and Roy Thiessen (Laura); and his siblings, Margaret Kuiken, Lorraine Hagedoorn and Gerry Thiessen.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sussex Christian Reformed Church (49 Unionville Ave, Sussex, NJ 07461). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Thru The Valley (749 County Route 565, Augusta, NJ 07822), Veritas Christian Academy (385 Houses Corner Road, Sparta, NJ 07871), or Sussex Christian School (51 Unionville Ave, Sussex, NJ 07461).
