Stanley Thein

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Stanley Eugene Thein died peacefully on February 26, 2026. He lived a full life, having enjoyed 96 years. Stanley was born on June 9, 1929, the son of Peter and Gertrude (Krommen) Thein. He lived most of his life in Clara City, Minnesota. During his college years he was drafted and his military service was with the US Army, 11th Airborne Division. His life’s work was Thein Well Company.

Stanley married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Donner in 1951. Together they had 9 children. They enjoyed 38 years of married life and were blessed with many grandchildren. Their shared Catholic faith was the foundation of their family life. Kathleen passed away in 1989. In 1994, Stanley married Velma Freisleben, also from Clara City. They enjoyed 28 years of marriage, as Velma passed away in 2022.

Stanley was an outdoorsman who enjoyed many years of hunting and fishing trips with his friends and family, and spending time with them at Lake Florida. He also had a passion for studying family genealogy and old Winchesters. Stanley’s work with Thein Well Company allowed him to travel to many communities throughout Minnesota and neighboring states to provide essential water well services. In retirement, he enjoyed his winters in Florida.

In his later years, Stanley moved to Copperleaf Senior Living in Willmar, Minnesota where he enjoyed the fellowship of many new friends. As his health declined, he very much appreciated the care he received. His greatest blessing was time spent with his children, grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Stanley is survived by his children, Joseph (Rita) Thein of St. Cloud, Jan (Paul) Lendobeja of Brainerd, Patrice (Mike) Johnson of Glenwood, Robert (Tami) Thein of Lehigh Acres, FL, Margie (Mark) Kvam of Willmar, Judy (Jeff) Thomes of Rogers, Michael (Andrea) Thein of Spicer; wife of the late David Thein, Nikki Thein; 26 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; siblings Irene, Phyllis, Dennis, Barbara; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Stanley is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Kathleen; second wife, Velma; son, David; infant daughter, Mary Grace; siblings, Cecelia, Leonard, Joseph, Doris, Marie, Mildred, Peter and infant sister.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM at St. Clara’s Catholic Church in Clara City. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to St. Clara’s Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.

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