Blair Thielke

Blair E. Thielke, 51, Lisbon, ND, passed away Monday, March 3, 2014, unexpectedly at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, March 11, 5:30 PM at Willow Creek Chapel, Wahpeton, ND, with Rev. Morris Stephens officiating. There will be visitation from 4 PM up until the time of the service on Tuesday. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton.

Blair was born October 22, 1962, at Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Harlan and Darlene (Johnson) Thielke. He grew up in Wahpeton attending public schools and graduating from Wahpeton High School in 1981. He attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, where he was enrolled in Tool and Die Making. Blair worked for Ro-Banks Manufacturing in Wahpeton for ten years. In 1993 he started employment with Bobcat in Gwinner, ND and lived in Lisbon.

Blair enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also appreciated his time spent with his family and friends.

Blair is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ryan and Christi Thielke and his nephews, Jake and Ty, whom he followed in their activities.

He was preceded in death by parents, Harlan and Darlene.