Roy J. Thesing

Roy Thesing, 83, of La Crescent, MN, passed away at Golden Living Center on Wednesday,, July 15, 2015.

He was born on February 5, 1932 in Rural La Crescent, MN, to Rudolph and Gertrude (Boehm) Thesing. On April 28, 1956 he married the love of his life, Bernadette Domke at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Genoa, WI.

He was employed at G. Heileman Brewing Company for 41 years, and was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 1010. Roy was a lifelong member of Church of the Crucifixion of La Crescent, MN.

Roy is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Bernadette, of La Crescent MN; 3 sons, David of La Crescent MN, Gary (Cheryl) of Winona MN, and Claude (Christie) of La Crosse WI; 3 daughters, Yvette (Bruce) Stotesbery of North Bend, WI, Lisa (Mike) Kuhlmann of La Crescent, MN, and Mary (Todd) Smith of Holmen, WI; thirteen grandchildren, Laura (Mark), Jeremy (Danielle), Nathaniel (Holly), Missy (Danny), Emily, Matthew, Samantha, Rena, Jacquelyn, Zachary, Aden, Sam, and Jake; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Anna (Marcel), Elizabeth, Clara, Arnold, Adeline, Connor, Domingo, Dacoda, Rita, Breklynn, Emma, Jackson, and Jayson.

He is also survived by one sister, Joyce Clements of La Crosse; and one brother, Lewis of La Crescent.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons John and Bernard; his twin brother Rudolph “Rudy”; and two sisters Delores Demorest and Esther McCollum.

A private family burial will take place at Crucifixion Catholic Cemetery in La Crescent, MN at a later date.

How do we say goodbye?
We don't, because a part of you has stayed behind.
A part of you is forever in our hearts.
Every time we see our children smile and laugh we will see your twinkle in their eyes.
Every time we cast a line we know that you will be right beside us, helping us bring in the big one.
Every time we play a game of Solitaire we will hear your voice pointing out a move we've missed.
We never have to say goodbye, just so long for now, and treasure the knowledge that one day we will be together again in all if His glory, and that you will continue to live in our hearts.