Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Thelen, Adam Lee July 23, 2024
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday, August 23, 2024

ADAM LEE THELEN, age 34, of Lake Odessa passed away unexpectedly and peacefully 
on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, on the shores of Lake Michigan with his dog Mayhem by 
his side and guitar in hand. Adam first and foremost was a devoted father, son, 
brother and friend. to all.

Born on August 6, 1989, and raised in Lake Odessa community, he was a 2008 
graduate of Lakewood High School.

He had recently retuned to Lake Odessa after a temporary departure to 
reestablish himself and create a stable home environment for his three children. 
He could e described as having a  charming personality and a hard worker being 
employed by Franklin Metals of Lake Odessa.

He was talented self-taught musician with the ability to conjure a song from any 
string instrument at a moment's notice.He enjoyed yard work and growing 
sunflowers and dahlias specifically. He had a larger-than-life smile and a sense 
of humor to match.

He valued kindness towards others and physical activity. He was a founding 
member of TrainWreck Fight Alliance serving as a role model for younger member 
competitors.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gay Thelen and his grandmother, Joy 
Blakely both of Lake Odessa.

He is survived by his children, Bradley 10 years, Gracelyn and Lennon 7 years; 
sister, Katie (Jason) Shong of Lake Odessa and brother, Ted (Ashley) Blakely of 
Clarksville. Several nieces and nephews Gavan, Gabriella and Elizabeth being a 
few that were very close to their Uncle Adam.

Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Risk, Branden Fisk, Bryan Tryon, Dominic Miller 
and Austen Darling.

A memorial celebration of Adam's Life will take place on August 24, 2024 at 1 
p.m., and arrangements will be provided by Lehman Funeral Home in Portland,MI. 
Following the service will be a luncheon held at the Grand Ricer Conservation 
Club in Portland.

Those wishing to make contributions may do so on Adam's GoFundMe page. Online 
condolences may be  made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

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