Gary Thielen

Graveside service for Gary Thielen, 70, of Dickinson, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in St. Edward’s Cemetery in Fayette, ND, with Father Joseph Evinger officiating.

Gary passed away at his residence on February 1, 2025.

Gary was born in Dickinson on September 26, 1954, the son of Albert and Loretta (Messer) Thielen. As a young boy, he attended Jefferson and St. Patrick’s Elementary and later graduated from Dickinson High School. When Gary wasn’t in school, you could find him at the sales barn. It was his passion and became his livelihood. His mother always said his first word was ‘cow’. Gary married Susan Marie Emch on September 13, 1980 in Dickinson. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Jess and Jace. Gary continued to feed and buy cattle until his retirement in 2016. He loved time spent in the pasture looking at cattle. He was a proud member of the ND Stockman Association. Gary also enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, and going to Twins/Cubs baseball games.

Gary is survived by his wife, Susan; sons, Jess Albert Thielen and Jace Robert Thielen; grandchildren, Jaysse James Thielen and Jaxson Cordeil Thielen; brother, Ronald Thielen; Rachel Myran; and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Loretta Thielen; brother, Allen; sister, Diana; and sister-in-law, Karen Thielen.