Peter Roy Thiesse

Peter Roy Thiesse, born September 22, 1938 to Ruth and Leonard Thiesse, and long time resident of Forest Park, passed away on January 29, 2014. He was born in Forest Park, graduated from Proviso East High School in 1956, and went on to attend the Chicago Journeyman Plumbers local 130 trade school, from 1956-1960. After graduation, he joined the US Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (MCB) Unit 6 from 1960-1964 and successfully completed tours in Greece and Puerto Rico. Peter took over the reins of running Thiesse Plumbing upon his return, and the rest is history. He retired to Buchanan, Michigan in 2005 to enjoy afternoons of boating on the St. Joseph River. Here he remained active in the community by serving as treasurer of the White Oaks Association for many years. He was an outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting with his faithful companions Max and Toby. Over the years, all his children experienced memorable moments in duck and goose blinds with him. He served on various boards and committees in Forest Park that included; being voting Precinct Captain for Freddie Rose, Forest Park School Board member for 9 years and President for one term, Forest Park Plumbing Inspector, Forest Park Kiwanis Club member, and Director of Public Works. Peter is survived by his wife Joyce Thiesse (nee Mickley) of 51 years. Together they have four children, Daniel (Debbie) Thiesse, Andrew (Orla) Thiesse, Rachel (Tim) Thiesse-Baum, Amy (Mark) Thiesse-Vobornik, and thirteen grandchildren Cody, Samantha, Dean, Corey, Alexis, Morgan, Maxwell, Luke, Jack, Cian, Eve, Sean, and Tiffany. A service celebrating his life will be Monday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m., at Swem Chapel in Buchanan, with Pastor Jan Van Lear officiating. Friends may call starting at 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Service. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W, Suite 800; Washington DC. 20004 To sign his guest book or leave a condolence message please visit our web site www.swemchapel.com