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Thein, James F.
James F. Thein, 64, of Garnavillo, Iowa, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Guttenberg, Iowa. Per his wishes, he has been cremated. A private family inurnment was held at the Garnavillo Cemetery. Iowa Cremation assisted the family.
Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Walter of West Des Moines and Jamie Thein of North Liberty; and father, Forrest Thein of Garnavillo.
Also surviving are five grandchildren, Madison, Mason and Mary Walter and Taelor Thein and Averi Rice.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Janell Thein in December 2011.
James Forrest Thein was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Guttenberg, Iowa, the son of Forrest and Janell (Mueller) Thein. Jim worked as an E.E.G. technologist for many years and was an avid golfer and enjoyed motorcycles.
He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
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Published Nov. 4, 2012 in The Gazette
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