"Dear Family, so far away but so close in our heart. We are lost for words. We are honered we had the change to know Dan as a sweet humorous man. He has come to our house a couple times, spend the night here and we had good laughs wich should have been many more times. Were so sorry for your loss.... sending our prayers. Alex and Melanie ten Cate, Netherlands"
In loving memory of
Daniel Raymond Thielen
July 3, 1970 - December 25, 2022
Daniel R. Thielen, 52, of Lincoln, NE, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2022. Dan was born on July 3, 1970, to Charles and Lydia Thielen in Kansas City, Mo.
He graduated from Lincoln Pius X in 1988 and joined the United States Air Force, where he served stateside and overseas for five years. After his service in the military, he graduated with a degree in Electrical Technology from SCC Milford. Dan was an electrician with IBEW Local 265 for 26 years.
Dan enjoyed traveling the world whenever possible, spending time with family and friends, golfing, and his dog Sammy.
Dan is survived by his parents, Charles and Lydia Thielen, Lincoln, NE; brother Bill (Julie) Thielen of Lincoln, NE; nephews Jack Thielen and Nick Thielen, Lincoln, NE; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and great friends.
Interment
Omaha National Cemetery
January 10, 2023
11:00am
Celebration of Life Following: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
IBEW Union Hall
1409 Old Farm Rd, Lincoln, NE 68512
Memorials will be directed by the family.