Ben Theilen was born September 9, 1876, in Illinois, the son of Bernard Theilen and Johanna (Meins) Theilen. Mr. Theilen passed away December 5, 1959, at the Montevideo Hospital, Montevideo, Minnesota, at the age of 83 years. He farmed south of Clarkfield for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude (Collmann) Theilen on February 24, 1955. Survivors include a brother, John W. Theilen of Minneapolis, and one sister. IN MEMORY OF BEN THEILEN September 9, 1876 ~ December 5, 1959 Funeral Services Tuesday, December 8, 1959, 10:00 a.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church, Montevideo, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. Oliver M. Schultz Organist, Mrs. Leona Pedlar Vocal Solo, Miss Audrey Pedlar Casket Bearers Melvin Hegna ~ Harold Wegener Lewis Rysdahl ~ Purl Wegener John Severson ~ Ralph Wegener Final Resting Place LeMars Cemetery LeMars, Iowa Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota