Diedrich S. Thiessen

1928 - 2004

On Monday, January 12, 2004 at Boundary Trails Health Centre, Diedrich Thiessen, aged 75 years of Morden, formerly of Schoenwiese went to his eternal rest.

He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Maria Thiessen (nee Teichroeb); 9 sons Jake & Elsie of Haskett; Ben & Linda of Plum Coulee; John of Sterling, AB Rick & Angela of Haskett; Henry & Nettie of Aylmer, ON David of Aylmer, ON; Abe & Sue of Aylmer, ON; Danny & Sue of Aylmer, ON; Willy & Cheryl of Aylmer, ON; & 5 daughters Sarah of Morden; Agatha & Ed Peters of Steinbach; Abe & Tina Peters of Morden; Greta & Rick Styve of Aylmer, ON; Darlene & Art Harder of Aylmer, ON; 46 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 6 sisters and 1 brother.

He was predeceased first wife Aganetha Thiessen (Thiessen); 3 daughters; 1 son; 1 grandson; 1 brother and 2 sisters.

Funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with Bishop Peter Heppner and Rev. John Klassen officiating.  Interment followed at the Schoenwiese Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to assist the family with funeral expenses.

Wiebe Funeral Home in care of arrangements.