Daniel L. Thiele
March 6, 1937 – February 1, 2023
Daniel L. Thiele passed away on Feb. 1, 2023, from complications related to Alzheimer’s. Even though a failing memory interrupted his active lifestyle, his loving heart shone through to the end. Dan is survived by his life partner, Pamela Kerstetter, and their four children, Sandra Thiele, from Inver Grove Heights Minn.; Jessica Thiele, from New Port Richey, Fla.; Scott Kerstetter, from Apollo Beach, Fla.; and Lauren Kerstetter Richman, from Parkland, Fla. His parents, Robert and Evelyn Thiele, preceded him as did his eldest brother, Jerry Thiele, and his sister ,JoAnn Steffes. Left to carry on is his older brother, Kenneth Thiele (wife Mary), from Winter Haven, Fla., and eight amazing grandchildren (Nathan, Brittany, Emma, Grace, Sam, Eve, Wesley, Tyler).
Dan was happily retired after working since he was about 14. Born in Oshkosh, Wis., and raised in the surrounding areas, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an accounting degree, which isn’t surprising considering his love of Excel spreadsheets. He quickly migrated to Information Systems and spent most of his career as a project manager until he retired from Verizon.
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease, but it never robbed him of his love of family and his dislike for mustard. He loved steak so much that his high school wrestling team called him ‘Steak.” Next in line were hotdogs, brats and his nightly beer. Dan was an avid runner, boater and scuba diver. He ran the Gasparilla every year and has all the medals and the T-shirts to prove it. T-Shirts also show his dedication to the Florida Blood Bank.
Dan was the ultimate DIY guy. There was nothing he wouldn’t tackle…from fixing siding in the fringes of a hurricane…to teaching the kids how to hang fans and change the oil. Even in his compromised condition, Dan wanted to help in any way he could. He wanted to help so much that “Help” should have been his middle name. Dan helped many and will be missed by many, many more. May he rest in peace.
A service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin, Fla. A Wisconsin Interment service will be held at Appleton Memorial in Appleton, Wis., on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to either the Alzheimer’s organization or the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Fla., would be very appreciated.
<h3>Don “Yukon” Erickson</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-37669 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/02/Don-Erickson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Don “Yukon” Erickson, age 85, of Sun City Center, Fla., and originally from Sister Bay, Door County, Wis., passed away on Feb. 8, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1937, to Paul Erickson and Alice (Linden) Erickson and lived most of his life in Sister Bay.
A man of many talents, he started in the building trades as a mason, then moved on to be one of the founding partners of Carlson-Erickson Builders, had Don Erickson Excavating, owned and developed Appleport Storage, owner of Champeau Floor Covering, developer/partner of both Skogland Condominium and Woodcrest Condominium in Sister Bay. After retirement, he, along with his wife, Judith, relocated to their vacation home in Sun City Center, Fla.
Yukon’s talent for gardening bloomed in the Florida climate, and he found endless hours of enjoyment working in his yard and gardens. He also enjoyed and expanded his wood carving abilities, earning blue ribbons at the Florida state and county fairs every year. Every Wednesday you’d find him volunteering at Sun City Center’s Front Porch Pickers, greeting friends and fellow fans.
Yukon married his beloved Judith (Ostran) on March 12, 1960, who preceded him in death. Others passing before him were both his parents; sister, Barbara Scheider; granddaughter, Tessa Erickson; and James Adams. He is survived by his three children, Andrea Erickson, Kirsten (Croydon Kemp) Erickson and Linden (Debra Anderson) Erickson; five grandchildren, Tyler Adams, Alissa (Marcus) Anschutz, Amber (Rich) Fleckenstein, Isaiah Erickson; and Eli Erickson; along with six great-grandchildren and special friend, Mary Laipple.
A celebration of his life will be held March 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Front Porch Pickers and/or Sun City Center Carvers.
Dan was happily retired after working since he was about 14. Born in Oshkosh, Wis., and raised in the surrounding areas, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an accounting degree, which isn’t surprising considering his love of Excel spreadsheets. He quickly migrated to Information Systems and spent most of his career as a project manager until he retired from Verizon.
Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease, but it never robbed him of his love of family and his dislike for mustard. He loved steak so much that his high school wrestling team called him ‘Steak.” Next in line were hotdogs, brats and his nightly beer. Dan was an avid runner, boater and scuba diver. He ran the Gasparilla every year and has all the medals and the T-shirts to prove it. T-Shirts also show his dedication to the Florida Blood Bank.
Dan was the ultimate DIY guy. There was nothing he wouldn’t tackle…from fixing siding in the fringes of a hurricane…to teaching the kids how to hang fans and change the oil. Even in his compromised condition, Dan wanted to help in any way he could. He wanted to help so much that “Help” should have been his middle name. Dan helped many and will be missed by many, many more. May he rest in peace.
A service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin, Fla. A Wisconsin Interment service will be held at Appleton Memorial in Appleton, Wis., on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to either the Alzheimer’s organization or the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Fla., would be very appreciated.
<h3>Don “Yukon” Erickson</h3>
<img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-37669 alignleft" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2023/02/Don-Erickson-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" />Don “Yukon” Erickson, age 85, of Sun City Center, Fla., and originally from Sister Bay, Door County, Wis., passed away on Feb. 8, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1937, to Paul Erickson and Alice (Linden) Erickson and lived most of his life in Sister Bay.
A man of many talents, he started in the building trades as a mason, then moved on to be one of the founding partners of Carlson-Erickson Builders, had Don Erickson Excavating, owned and developed Appleport Storage, owner of Champeau Floor Covering, developer/partner of both Skogland Condominium and Woodcrest Condominium in Sister Bay. After retirement, he, along with his wife, Judith, relocated to their vacation home in Sun City Center, Fla.
Yukon’s talent for gardening bloomed in the Florida climate, and he found endless hours of enjoyment working in his yard and gardens. He also enjoyed and expanded his wood carving abilities, earning blue ribbons at the Florida state and county fairs every year. Every Wednesday you’d find him volunteering at Sun City Center’s Front Porch Pickers, greeting friends and fellow fans.
Yukon married his beloved Judith (Ostran) on March 12, 1960, who preceded him in death. Others passing before him were both his parents; sister, Barbara Scheider; granddaughter, Tessa Erickson; and James Adams. He is survived by his three children, Andrea Erickson, Kirsten (Croydon Kemp) Erickson and Linden (Debra Anderson) Erickson; five grandchildren, Tyler Adams, Alissa (Marcus) Anschutz, Amber (Rich) Fleckenstein, Isaiah Erickson; and Eli Erickson; along with six great-grandchildren and special friend, Mary Laipple.
A celebration of his life will be held March 6, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Front Porch Pickers and/or Sun City Center Carvers.