Harold Thiel age 89 years formerly of Port Washington and Fredonia passed away on Wednesday December 4 2013 at Samaritan Health Center in West Bend. He was born February 23 1924 in Town of Fredonia son of the late William and Elizabeth Wendtland Thiel. On Sept 11 1947 he married Virginia Watry at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington. She preceded him in death in 2002. Mr. Thiel worked as a machinist at Simplicity Mfg. in Port Washington for 40 years retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Fredonia and enjoyed gardening hunting fishing playing cards and spending time with his family. Survivors include his five children Robert (Sandi) Thiel of Fredonia Harold R. Thiel of West Bend Gary (Jennifer) Thiel of Beaver Dam Karen (the late Steve) Konitzer of Manawa and Jeff (Jean Roller) Thiel of Belgium 16 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren 2 great great grandchildren 1 brother in law Vince Weyker many nieces nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by 3 grandchildren and 4 brothers and 7 sisters. Funeral Monday eve. December 9 7 PM at St. John's Lutheran Church Fredonia. Burial will be in Waubeka Union Cemetery. In state at the CHURCH Monday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church appreciated. The Eernisse Funeral Home Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com