Max Gilbert Thiele, 84 of Giddings, formerly of Thorndale, known as Gilbert to his family, was born Jan. 31, 1938, at home in Paige, to Max Martin and Frieda Sander Thiele. Max passed away the evening of Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 in Giddings.
He was baptized at home by Carl Bear and was confirmed April 6, 1952, at St. Peter’s Church in Coupland, by Rev. Robert Mohr. His confirmation verse was Ephesians 4:32, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” He attended Coupland Elementary School and Elgin High School where he was a member of the class of 1956.
Max joined the United States Army in December of 1960, and received his honorable discharge as Private First Class in December of 1963. Max finished his service in the Army Reserves.
Max married Juanice Hoerman July 30, 1966, at McDade Baptist Church. Max was employed with Alcoa for 32 years, where he was an active member of the fire brigade. He was also a member and officer of the Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Frieda Thiele; sister, Louise Laningham; brothersin- law, Alloyed Toll, Dave Laningham, and Ed Sharp; nieces, Teneta Barnett and Audrey Chambers; nephews, Max Wayne Laningham, DJ Laningham; and special cousins, Bobby and Alice Mikolajchak.
Max is survived by his wife, Juanice Thiele; children, Karl and Carol Thiele of Lincoln, Lisa and Jaydie Dixon of Gatesville, and Gary and Danielle Thiele of Paige; grandchildren, Chailey and Logan Thomas of Waco, Kyle Thiele and Natasha Thiele of Lincoln, Tristen Thiele of Paige, Toby Proske of Ledbetter, and Stormy Rosner of Paige; great grandson, Jackson Thomas of Waco; sister, Dora Sharp of Spring, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 23, from 7 to 10 a.m. at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings. The family will be present for visitation Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m.
Funeral services for will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan.
23, at Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings with Rev.
Donna Krueger and Rev.
Keith Weise officiating.
Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in Paige.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Thiele, Tristen Thiele, Logan Thomas, Toby Proske, Kevin Barchenger, Billy Beard, Mike Brune, and Mark Winkler. Honorary pallbearers are Richard Glaser, Kevin Laningham, William Mikolajchak, Alloyed Strother, and Terrell Weise.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Cemetery Association, St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 21, Thorndale, Texas 76577, Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department, or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
