THIEMANN: David August
March 18, 1949 – December 28, 2016
The death of David Thiemann of St. Gregor, SK occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt SK on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was 67 years of age. David was born on Friday, March 18, 1949 to Leo and Helen (nee Bornhorst) Thiemann.ÌýHe was raised on the family farm south of St Gregor along with his sister Annette and brother Loran. Dave loved the farm and eventually knew that is where he wanted to be to spend the rest of his life. His education started at Sjolie School southwest of the farm and when that closedÌý he went to Muenster school and finished off his education at St Peter's College. He had many jobs throughout his life, starting with odd jobs around home like helping to build the Credit Union in St. Gregor. David and Irene lived in Saskatoon where he worked at CFQC, Dominion Motor, and Jubilee Ford.ÌýOnce their family came along he wanted to raise their children in a country environment and that is when they bought their first home near Annaheim. Dave was kept busy on theÌýfarm withÌýhis livestock operation as well asÌýworking off the farm at DoepkerÌýIndustries. FarmingÌýthe land with his father was always his passion. Dave alsoÌýenjoyed carpentry as a side line and did many renovation jobs for family and friends in the area. He loved family camping trips and in the later years once the grandkids came along enjoyed spending timeÌýwith them and watchingÌýtheir activitiesÌýwhenever possible. In 1999 they sold the acreage and built a home on the family farm at St. Gregor where David continued to farm until his passing. David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Irene Ìý(nee Niekamp) Thiemann; their three children: Darcy (JoAnna) Thiemann and their children Jonah, Alex, and Rachel of Wadena, SK; Chris (Melanie) Thiemann and their children Braydon, and Maitric of Annaheim, SK;Ìý Denise (Travis) Huebner and their children Jada and Austin of Muenster, SK.ÌýDavid is also remembered by his mother Helen Thiemann of Humboldt; brother Loran (Myra) Thiemann of Meagers Grant, Nova Scotia; brother-in-law Lee Hankey of Red Deer AB; mother-in-law Anna Niekamp of Humboldt; and his numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews. ÌýDavid was predeceased by his father Leo Thiemann; sister Annette Hankey; and his father-in-law Bernard Niekamp. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, Jaunuary 3, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., at St. Gregory Roman Catholic Church, St. Gregor, SK, officiated by Glenn Taphorn. Others taking part were: Della Thiemann and Gail Michel, scripture readers; Suzanne Taphorn, music ministry; Chris Thiemann, urnbearer. A eulogy was delivered by Irene Thiemann. Interment followed at St. Gregory Roman Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Gregory Roman Catholic Cemetery Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel.Ìý
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