Daniel L Thiele passed away on February 1, 2023 from complications related to Alzheimer's. Even though a failing memory interrupted his active lifestyle, his loving heart shone through to the end. Dan is survived by his life partner Pamela Kerstetter and their 4 children. Sandra Thiele from Inver Grove Heights Minnesota, Jessica Thiele from New Port Richey Florida, Scott Kerstetter from Apollo Beach Florida and Lauren Kerstetter Richman from Parkland Florida. His parents Robert and Evelyn Thiele preceded him as did his eldest brother Jerry Thiele and his sister JoAnn Steffes. Left to carry on is his older brother Kenneth Thiele (wife Mary) from Winter Haven Florida and 8 amazing grandchildren (Nathan, Brittany, Emma, Grace, Sam, Eve, Wesley, Tyler).

Dan was happily retired after working since he was about 14. Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and raised in the surrounding areas, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an Accounting degree which isn't surprising considering his love of Excel spreadsheets. He quickly migrated to Information Systems and spent most of his career as a Project Manager until he retired from Verizon.

Alzheimer's is a devasting disease, but it never robbed him of his love of family and his dis-like for mustard. He loved steak so much that his high school wrestling team called him 'Steak". Next in line were hotdogs, brats, and his nightly beer. Dan was an avid runner, boater, and scuba diver. He ran the Gasparilla every year and has all the medals and the T-shirts to prove it. T-Shirts also show his dedication to the Florida Blood Bank.

Dan was the ultimate DIY guy. There was nothing he wouldn't tackle….from fixing siding in the fringes of a hurricane….to teaching the kids how to hang fans and change the oil. Even in his compromised condition Dan wanted to help in any way he could. He wanted to help so much that "Help" should have been his middle name. Dan helped many and will be missed by many many more. May he rest in peace.


A service will be held at 2pm on Sunday February 19, 2023 at St Anne's Catholic Church in Ruskin, Florida.

A Wisconsin Internment Service will be held at Appleton Memorial in Appleton, Wisconsin on Friday June 2, 2023 at 1pm.


In lieu of flowers, a donation to either the Alzheimer's organization or the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida would be very appreciated.