James Edward Theobald
Tuesday, September 26, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Age:
78 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday November 03, 2017
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday November 04, 2017
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Saturday November 04, 2017
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Tuesday, September 26, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Age:
78 years old
Tuesday, September 26, 1939
Date of Death:
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Age:
78 years old
James Edward Theobald
A funeral Mass for James E. “Jim” Theobald, 78, of Rochester, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Church of the Resurrection (1600 11th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904) with Rev. Martin Schaefer and Rev. Peter Schuster officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will at 3:00 p.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Adams, MN.
Jim passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Jim was born on September 26, 1939 in Adams, MN to Paul and Marie Theobald. He grew up in Adams, MN and attended Adams High School. He married Mary Jane Hovde of LeRoy, MN on September 2, 1961. They celebrated 56 years of marriage. Together, they had four boys. Jim was employed at Hormel Foods for 35 years. Jim loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed sitting outside and socializing with the neighbors. Jim also enjoyed winters in Mission, TX at Fiesta Village.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane; four sons, Don (Colleen), Greg, Mike, and Pete (Kerri); six grandchildren, Bob, Melissa, Erin, Rachel, Zach, and Anna; one great-grandchild, Kora; three sisters, Elaine (Adrian) Gerber, Gen (Steve) Ulwelling, and Alice (Les) Kiefer; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Catherine Sheeley; and brother, Lawerence (Tex) Theobald.
Condolences
The family of James Edward Theobald has received the following condolences.
I used to work with Theo as he was known as at Hormel. I don't think it's even possible to meet a nicer guy. We always gave him a hard time about going to car dealerships for free hot dogs. He took it all in stride. Even though I haven't seen him in quite some time, I know the world lost a good one. My sincerest condolences. I'm proud to say I knew him.
Aunt Jane, Don, Greg, Mike & Pete
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve Uncle Jim's passing. I always enjoyed our visits over the years learning about your family and the history of the Theobald clan.
With love, your niece and cousin
Julie (Nancy and Lawrence's daughter)
Mary Jane, Don, Greg, Mike and Pete~I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. Know your family is in my thoughts and of course, my prayers. God's blessings to you all....Jeanette Hinz
So sorry for your loss. Sending sympathy and prayers to you all.
So sorry to learn of Jim’s passing and thankful we got to visit with him and know him for a short time at FV. As you share memories with family and friends he will live on in each of you and the memories to be cherished forever. Sending our condolences and Hugs. Dick-Bonnie
Mary Jane,
i was sorry to see that Jim passed away. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Debbie Husser
I’m saddened to hear the news that Jim passed. I will always remember sitting with him, having popcorn and enjoying a football game. He always had a good story to share with his family and friends. May all of the memories of him and his stories help you keep him in your hearts forever.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sympathy to the family of Jim. Hold your memories close in your heart.
Our hearts go out to you, Aunt Jane and family. Jim was such a great and fun uncle. I always enjoyed my visits and chances to golf with the two of you. I especially enjoyed hearing him tell stories about his childhood. May he rest in peace.
thinking of you with prayers heavy hearts. Love and hugs Dean and Kathy
Jim, Mary Jane and family were our neighbors for several years. Excellent neighbors, excellent people...May the Lord Bless and Keep you Jim, and may He gently help Mary Jane and family though the most difficult of times with his passing. Thoughts and Prayers-ALWAYS! Steve and Laurie