Theulen, Robert “Bob” J. (1932 – 2008)

THEULEN, HERBST, KOPASKA

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/19/2013 at 18:41:40

Name of deceased: Robert "Bob" Joseph Theulen; born Stephen Joseph on Nov. 29, 1932 in Monroe, NE, according to records from Catholic Social Services. He was placed on a train from Columbus, NE, and moved to St. James Orphanage in Omaha, NE, at birth. In July 1933, he was adopted by John C. and Dorothy M. (nee Kopaska) Theulen and spent his youth in Persia, IA and Earling, IA.

Aged: 75 yrs, 8 mo, 15 days

Residence: Panama, IA

Born: Nov. 29, 1932 in Monroe, NE; adopted in July 1933 by John and Dorothy Theulen

Died: Aug. 13, 2008, Panama, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008; St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Panama, IA; Rev. John Dorton officiated. Burial was at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Panama, IA.

Survived by: wife of 51 years, Jan Theulen of Panama, IA; sons, Jeff Theulen (spouse, Julie) of Council Bluffs, IA, Mike Theulen (spouse, Michele) of Laveen, AZ, Paul Theulen of Panama, IA, and Jack Theulen (spouse, Jennifer) of Alleman, IA; grandchildren, Stephen, Alison, Scott, John, Amy, and Megan; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, John and Dorothy Theulen and parents-in-law, Elmer and Agnes Herbst

Education: graduated from St. Joseph High School in Earling, IA, Class of 1952; was known as a standout pitcher in Western Iowa baseball

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Janice Herbst; June 1, 1957; location not provided

Employment: truck driver

Hobbies/Interests: loved cars and loved to drive. He also was a devoted NASCAR fan and loved being around family.

Sources: ancestry.com, pauleyjones.com