Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thelen, Ralph December 25, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard - Sat. January 2, 2021

RALPH THELEN
Ralph Thelen, formerly of Fowler, became a Christmas angel on Friday, Dec. 25, 
2020, at the age of 75. He was born on July 27, 1945, to Martin and Martha 
(Rademacher) Thelen. Ralph was born with developmental disabilities, and as was 
customary at the time, became a resident of a state home for disabled children 
at a young age.For most of his adult life Ralph lived in several different adult 
foster homes and thrived in each of them, especially at the Boicholt Home in 
Lansing, where he spent the last thirty years of his life. We are extremely 
grateful to the Boichot staff and management for the wonderful care he has 
received there.

Ralph was a very happy guy, and was loved by all who came to know him. He always 
enjoyed visitors and made them feel most welcome with his big smile. Once you 
met him, you couldn't help but be charmed by him. he will be deeply missed.

Ralph is survived by brothers Larry (Roxanne) Thelen and Dan (Nancy) Thelen of 
Ionia, Duane Thelen of Sparta; sisters Mary Lou (Bruce) Campbell of Lansing, 
Pauline Harris and Karen Thelen of Ionia, Lucy Thelen of Hubbardston, Anita 
(Bob) Talcott of Saranac and Sharon (Jim Lauderdale) Thelen of Statham, GA; 
maternal Aunt Monnie Rademacher and several paternal aunts and uncles along with 
many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin  his mother, Martha, sister 
Phyllis Thelen, and brothers Albert and Dale Thelen.

The funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m at S.S.Peter & Paul 
Catholic Church in Ionia,  MI. Visitation was held for one hour to the funeral 
at the church. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to "Open Arms 
Link, Van Purchase Fund, 8161 Executive Court, Suite 130, Lansing, MI 48917. 
Online condolences may be made at lehmanfuneralhomes.com


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