John A. Thiessen 1945 - 2010

John R. Thiessen,  65, Minot, formerly of Grand Forks and Fargo, died Friday in a Minot Nursing Home.

John was born on October 27, 1945, the son of John and Norma (Wiens) Thiessen in Devils Lake, North Dakota.   He was raised in Munich, ND and Grand Forks, ND.  He graduated from Central High School in Grand Forks, ND in 1963. He lived his adult life in Fargo, ND, until he moved to Manor Care in Minot, ND in November 2009, due to health reasons.       While he lived in Fargo he did various jobs through the Svee house.
               
John was interested in sports, especially baseball and the Minnesota Vikings.  He also bowled on various leagues.

Survivors:  brother, Vern (Cheryl) Thiessen, Minot;  sisters, Shirley Thiessen, Grand Forks, ND and Donna K. Kraft, Dickinson, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Ed Kraft.

There will be a private graveside service at Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND at a later time.   

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