Vivian Lorraine Thiel, age 86, died on Wednesday evening, August 10, 2005 at Woodlyn Heights Care Center in Inver Grove Heights.
Vivian was born June 27, 1919 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of Karl & Sylvia (Brabec) Menard. She was raised in Saint Paul. On October 27, 1937 she married Orrin Edward Thiel in Stillwater. Vivian enjoyed bingo, crocheting, cross-word puzzles, and playing 500.
Preceded in death by husband Orrin; brothers Willis & Elmer Menard.
Survived by daughters Bev (Wayne) Larson of White Bear Lake, Pat (Ed) Kinney of Hudson, Diane Bell of Inver Grove Heights; Grandchildren Greg (Shantelle) Larson, Tracy (John) Magner, Brian (Diane) Larson, Kurt (Sheryl) Larson, Keith Meinke, Paul (Karen) Meinke, Cathy Meinke, Jason Theil, Rachel Bell, Renee (Pete) Swenson; Great-grandchildren Brittany, Breanna, Alexa, Collin, Jack, Will, Jake, Kierstin, Hailey, Ben, Tony, Alex, Lonnie, Jessie, K.C., Mike, Eliza; Great-grandson Kieran.
Funeral Service 11 AM Monday at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S. Cottage Grove. Visiation 10-11 AM Monday at funeral home.