- Born on: June 2, 1935
- Departed on: September 14, 2021
- Resided in: Garnavillo, IA
Leonard "Lennie" A. Thein
Leonard A. “Lennie” Thein, 86 of Garnavillo, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in his home.
Lennie was born June 2, 1935, in Garnavillo, the son of Arthur and Irene (Tuecke) Thein. He was a graduate of Garnavillo High School. From 1958-1961 he served as a Specialist in the United States Army Corps, with some time spent in Korea.
Lennie married Shirley Helle on September 2, 1961, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Garnavillo.
Lennie enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and spending time with family. After retiring from Scherrman’s Implement Dyersville of 20 years, Lennie worked on his home computer, developing a small online business through eBay.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Shirley, children: Barbara (Thomas) McGreal of Mitchellville, IA, Steven (Carla) Thein of Owatonna, MN, Mark (Deanna) Thein of Prairie Du Chien, WI, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, in-laws: Wilma Mensen of Dyersville, IA, Jerry (JoAnn) Cox of Champaign, IL, Betty Helle of Des Moines, IA, David (Leslee) Helle of Cedar Rapids, IA, Wayne (Kathy) Helle of Garnavillo, IA.
Lennie was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Forrest, Melvin, and Richard, parents-in-law Joseph and Ardella Helle, brothers-in-law Joseph and Louis Helle, Dale Mensen, sisters-in-law Janell Thein, Mary Lou Thein, Fay Thein, and Peggy Helle, Nephew James Thein, Niece Shirley Buhrow.
Memorials may be directed to St. Croix Hospice, Strawberry Point, IA, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garnavillo, IA.
