Joseph Theisen

HOLY CROSS, IOWA Joseph J. Theisen, 79, of Holy Cross, Iowa, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013, at Kramer Funeral Home in Holy Cross where the Catholic Order of Foresters will recite a rosary at 4 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home prior to mass. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, IA. with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Officiating will be Msgr. Lyle Wilgenbusch. Joseph was born on September 11, 1933, in Holy Cross, Iowa, the son of George and Mary (Wolf) Theisen. He entered the US Army on December of 1954 serving in Germany. Joseph was an ambitious, hard working man with many talents. He had a tremendous memory for remembering the past. Together with his brother they farmed just outside of Holy Cross. Joe enjoyed visiting, playing cards and spending time with his entire family. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors include his siblings: Helen Hildebrand, Agnes (Ed) Wille and Marvin Theisen all of Holy Cross, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, including a great great niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister in infancy and a brother-in-law, Robert Hildebrand. The family would like to thank Dr. Runde and the staff at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.