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Robert William Thieman, age 81 of Manistee, passed away on Thursday March 30, 2017 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City.
He was born on July 19, 1935 in Muskegon, son of the late William and Illa (Minor) Thieman. He is a graduate of Montague High School in Montague. He later attended and graduated from Western Michigan University.
Robert married Jane Snell on February 9, 1957 at the United Methodist Church in Montague. She preceded him in death on October 11, 2008. On August 19, 2010 Robert and Beverly Willard had a commitment ceremony at the Marilla Church of the Brethren in Marilla. He has attended the Onekama Church of the Brethren and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Robert is survived by his wife, Beverly Willard of Manistee; 2 daughters, Dawn (Randy) Johnson of Bear Lake and Carrie (Curtis) Mathieu of Manistee; son, Thomas (Christine) Thieman of Cadillac; grandchildren, Chance Johnson, Libby Johnson, Derek (Jenna) Mathieu, Kaylie (Ted) Brown, Emily (Marty) Cockeram, Samantha (Andy) Fent and Brittany (John) Shier; 2 sisters, Sally McLouth and Illanna (Charles) Hogland; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Jane Thieman.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday April 8, 2017 at the Onekama Church of the Brethren in Onekama with Pastor Frances Townsend officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00PM until time of service.
Memorial contributions in memory of Robert may be directed to the Onekama Church of the Brethren. Please feel free to share a memory or photo with the family at www.oakgrovefh.com.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee.

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